Damage Prevention Technician or Sr Damage Prevention Technician – Salida or Gunnison, CO
Listed on 2026-08-19
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Installation Technician, Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
- Employee/Dependent Life Insurance
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
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
- 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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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.
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…
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