Service Technician I Trainee

Summit Utilities Inc

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Fort Smith, Arkansas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Service Technician is responsible for connecting, disconnecting, and resolving natural gas service issues for residential and commercial customers. Additional duties include performing leak surveys and locating underground gas piping using specialized equipment.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and strong mechanical aptitude. You are also proficient with computers and possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to work outdoors on various terrains and lift up to 45 pounds.

Must Have Skills for ATS

pipeline locating equipment

Computer proficiency

DOT regulations

Job Description

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity open for a Service Technician in our Fort Smith, AR district. 

Applicants must reside in the Fort Smith service territory, not to exceed a 30 mile radius of the AOG Operating headquarters., and have good cell phone service.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. 

The primary responsibility of a Service Technician is to connect, disconnect, and resolve service problems regarding natural gas service provided to residential and commercial customers; locate underground gas piping in the field using pipeline locating equipment, perform leak survey and various other duties as assigned. 

Qualified applicants must reside within the Fort Smith, AR service territory, not to exceed a twenty (20) mile radius of the AOG Operating Headquarters and have telephone service. Moving outside the mile limit and/or losing telephone service would be a disqualifier from this position and may place employment in jeopardy. 

Must haves;  

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required for dealing with internal departments, customers and vendors, and completing required paperwork. 
  • Strong demonstrated mechanical aptitude required. 
  • Computer proficiency 
  • Applicant must be physically able to walk on all terrain; lift and carry a maximum of 45 pounds; push and pull with extreme force; squat, kneel, and bend on a frequent basis; as well as climb a ladder. 
  • Applicant must possess a valid Arkansas or Oklahoma driver's license and be insurable under the specifications of the automobile liability insurance carrier retained by AOG

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Previous experience, preferred.
  • Requires a high school diploma or GED.
  • Title will change to Service Technician 1 when all prerequisites are completed for the position. This includes completion of all occupational qualifications along with supervisory sign-off.

The position is covered under the D.O.T. regulations and Summit Utilities Drug and Alcohol Policy and is, therefore, subject to all terms of the Policy, including the random selection for drug testing. 

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.

Summit Utilities Inc

Summit Utilities, Inc. is a privately-held holding company that owns and operates several natural gas distribution and transmission subsidiaries that operate in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and the Texarkana, Texas area. The company provides safe, clean and affordable natural gas to businesses and residents in six states through Arkansas Oklahoma Gas, Colorado Natural Gas, Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Summit Natural Gas of Missouri, Summit Utilities of Arkansas, and Summit Utilities of Oklahoma. Each of Summit’s natural gas distribution and transmission subsidiaries constructs and installs natural gas distribution systems with the goal of supporting economic development by providing clean-burning, safe and reliable natural gas to residential and commercial customers through exceptional customer service and commitment to community. Overall, Summit entities serve approximately 625,000 customers and operate more than 23,400 miles of pipeline. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do. To see our latest job openings, please visit: https://summitutilitiesinc.com/careers See also: Colorado Natural Gas at https://www.linkedin.com/company/colorado-natural-gas/ Summit Natural Gas of Missouri at https://www.linkedin.com/company/summit-natural-gas-of-missouri/ Summit Natural Gas of Maine at https://www.linkedin.com/company/summit-natural-gas-of-maine/ Arkansas Oklahoma Gas (AOG) at https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkansas-oklahoma-gas-corp./ and Summit Utilities https://www.linkedin.com/company/summit-utilities
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