Associate Operations Technician or Operations Technician (UN204) (Must reside within 20 miles o

Job Specifications

District Office: Manchester, IA
Work Location: Starting from company assigned vehicle.
Call Out Area: 20 - Langworthy
Residency Requirement: Must reside within 20 miles of Langworthy, Iowa.

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

The Associate Operations Technician is a two-year development program which allows for entry into an Operations Technician role for an applicant who does not have the requisite experience. Once the training period is completed and satisfactory skills are demonstrated through Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) and the Operator Qualification (OQ) process, the Associate automatically moves into an Operations role.

If the candidate is already qualified for the Operations Technician position, they can begin at that level. The overall purpose of this position is to know and understand the principles of natural gas and distribution system to ensure safe delivery of natural gas from town border stations to the customers our company serves. Perform maintenance, repair, construction, and emergency activities to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the natural gas distribution system.

May be assigned to perform maintenance and repair activities, construction activities, or a combination of maintenance and construction as directed.

Pay Range: Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement

Associate Operations Technician: $27.85 - $30.70 per hour.

Operations Technician: $32.86 - $43.24 per hour.

Reporting Relationship: Gas Operations Supervisor

District Office

Location:

Manchester, Iowa

• Utilizes eective verbal and written communication skills.
• Exercises eective interpersonal skills with colleagues and customers.
• Follows all safety rules and keep work areas in clean condition.
• Displays excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with maintenance and operations personnel in a team environment.
• Has the ability to read meters accurately for proper customer billing.

• Attend safety meetings and other employee training as assigned.
• May participate in community relations activities.
• Must comply with Company's Motor Vehicle Operation Policy and Procedure.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must hold and be able to maintain a valid Driver's License upon hire.
• Ability to gain Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as part of future career trajectory.
• Inspector Joiner Certification - Ability to obtain and maintain within 1 year.
• Commitment to working safely.
• Resides within designated location in accordance with Article 21 of the collective bargaining agreement.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years gas operations or equivalent work (technician level) experience.
• Must hold and be able to maintain a valid Driver's License upon hire.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and/or Hazmat endorsement.
• Thorough knowledge of natural gas distribution system, policies, and procedures per company O&M manual.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work outside in all weather extremes.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers.
• Ability to use hand tools, test equipment, CGI /gas detectors, pressure gauges, line locators.
• Ability to operate major equipment including trenchers backhoes, tapping, and stopping devices.
• Ability to read maps and prints, layouts and fabricate work.
• Ability to work/walking outside constantly lifting and digging.
• Must be team oriented.
• Demonstration of strong work ethic.
• This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company and insurer…