Damage Prevention Technician or Sr Damage Prevention Technician - Salida or Gunnison,CO Job Salida Colorado USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Location: Salida

At Atmos Energy, we enjoy an employee-focused culture with rewarding work, competitive pay, work-life balance, inclusion and diversity, and excellent benefits. Atmos Energy offers benefit eligibility on the first day of employment and they include:

Company-Provided Benefits

Holidays and Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan (Matching and Fixed Annual Company Contribution)
Annual Bonus Opportunity
Employee Assistance Program
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
Basic Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) Company Contribution with HDHP
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
Life Lock Identity Theft Protection
Paid Training
Linked-In Learning

Voluntary Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan
Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee/Dependent Life Insurance
Employee/Dependent Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts

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Best Place to Learn - Dallas Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)

Position may be located in either Salida or Gunnison, Colorado. Residency requirements apply. May be hired as a Damage Prevention Technician or Sr Damage Prevention Technician based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Hourly pay rate: $28.50 - $34.00

annual bonus opportunity

Posting date: 8/13/2026

Closing date: 8/26/2026

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

Accurately locates and marks company facilities (transmission & distribution systems, service lines, & other facilities).

Reads and interprets system maps.

Works with Company crews and outside contractors to be available for any needed re-marking to prevent damage.

Conducts investigations of natural gas facility damages to determine root causes.

Maintains working relationship with area excavators, municipalities, and Company personnel responsible for excavation activities. Reports any suspected damages to our system.

Assures the accuracy of Company maps and records as they relate to damage prevention.

Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.

Assists other operations functions as needed and may perform C&M and Service work when not performing damage prevention duties.

May be required to hold stand‑by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive hours.

Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.

Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.

Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.

Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of Atmo Spirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.

Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Educational/Experience Level:

A general educational knowledge acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and two years experience in natural gas, damage prevention activities, service, construction and maintenance, and/or pipeline operations. Requires a thorough understanding of Company operations.

Certificates, Licenses, etc.:

Must obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications within six months. Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.

Communication

Skills:

Requires the ability to communicate, persuade and/or influence internal and/or external customers. Must have…

Damage Prevention Technician or Sr Damage Prevention Technician - Salida or Gunnison, CO