General Technician Apprentice Above Ground

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

• Efficiently works a route to complete customer and compliance orders in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures and operator qualifications procedures.
• Observes all safety requirements and regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Actively and accurately captures documentation in the Mobile Data Terminal and recognizes abnormal operating conditions such as corrosion, meters under stress, etc.
• Assists in connecting and disconnecting gas service, manually turning meters on and off.
• Assists in conducting investigations of high bill complaints, stop meters and special readings by meter reading validation.
• Assists in performing regular meter inspections, paints and maintenance of above and below ground gas systems.
• Responds to questions from customers and provides answers directly or by referral.
• Provide assistance with all distribution activities involved with the installation, repair and maintenance of the distribution system to include:
• Operating basic equipment and tools
• Traffic control
• Landscaping and general maintenance
• Digging, shoring, repairing leaks, testing and wrapping pipes
• Pressure recording devices
• Uses a variety of tools (hand, air, shovels, etc.) while performing distribution crew activities.
• Ensures truck is stocked with equipment, supplies, tools and other equipment in neat and orderly condition.
• Operates Automated Dispatch system to complete meter reads and turn-offs service at customer’s premise.
• Identifies abnormal operating conditions and takes appropriate actions.
• Performs simple sniff tests to detect gas leaks.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools and equipment
• Ability to pass basic skills and knowledge assessments
• Valid Driver’s License

• Field operations experience to include distribution crew work
• Experience with heavy equipment operations
• Technical school training and certification
• Welding experience or certification;
  Commercial driver’s license or permit

Or

Equivalent academic education and experience

• Good written and oral communication
• Ability to use good judgment when working in potentially hazardous and emergency environments
• MS Office and Computer skills – basic proficiency
• Customer Service
• Mechanical aptitude
• Able to operate basic equipment, machinery and simple tools
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to resolve and diffuse difficult/escalated situations
• Knowledge of assigned geographical territory
• Ability to smell odorant used to detect gas leaks

Business Acumen Driving Results

Engagement Functional Expertise

• Exposure to outside elements (heat, cold, high winds)
• Safety sensitive
• Heavy lifting, bending, stooping, walking

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job; responsibilities may be changed or added without advance notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:

SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit  .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three…