Force Technician | TX

Position: Ready Force Technician I | TX
* Detect location of underground utilities and mark accordingly
* Inspect gas meters and associated piping for proper coatings and evidence of atmospheric corrosion
* Perform visual inspections of gas meters, lines, and fittings
* Grade gas leaks by severity and report escalations accordingly
* Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
* Clean and re-coat/paint meters and piping

* Education:

None. Must be at least 18 years of age

* Experience:

Must possess a valid driver’s license. Upon hire, the candidate may need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in any of these fields:  + Electric, gas, or water meter maintenance, installation, or reading  + Gas line detection/surveying  + 1+ year in related field (electric, gas, water meter maintenance/installation/reading, or gas line detection/surveying).

* Education:

High School Diploma or GED

* Experience:

1 or more years of experience in gas and/or electric services, 2+ years experience in the direct exchange of water meters and registers of varying sizes;
The Ready Force Team Technician plays a key role in gas, water, and electric meter installation/exchange, maintenance and reading, surveying gas lines, as well as customer communication. This role may also participate in atmospheric corrosion, leak surveying, or line locating.  This position requires a significant amount of walking in outdoor environmental conditions, excellent time management, and flexibility. Traveling throughout the United States up to 100% of the time while supporting various projects is required.
* Valid driver’s license and successful completion of OQ training.
* Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team
* Exceptional flexibility in daily routines, route scheduling, and work hours
* Adequate time management skills to finish daily tasks in a timely manner
* Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers
* Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner
* Excellent attention to detail for problem-solving and finding
* Ability to walk long distances and appropriately prepare for weather conditions
* Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
* Basic knowledge of GIS systems and principles

From coast to coast and everywhere in between, ACRT Services and its family of companies is looking to hire the industry’s best talent. We’re looking for independent, self-driven people who turn challenges into solutions. People who want to use their careers to help utilities keep their customers in power. People who want to help us sustain our world. If that’s you, then we want to talk.

Explore our open positions now, and start a career that can make a difference for others nationwide.
#J-18808-Ljbffr