Distribution Operator

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
** Top Employer Recognitions
** America’s Best Employers – Forbes Magazine The 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America - Forbes Magazine Top Places to Work - Dallas Morning News Best Places to Work - Mississippi Business Journal Best Place to Learn - Dallas Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
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JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION    Primary Duties    Installs, maintains and repairs natural gas lines, meters and regulators. Turns natural gas lines on and off, as necessary.
Responds to customer requests for service including connections, disconnections and leak investigations.
Operates and maintains heavy and/or specialized equipment and tools in order to dig and backfill ditches load and unload pipe, meter fittings and other materials.
Reads meters and records consumption for billing. Disconnects delinquent accounts as necessary.
Assists in providing barricades and channelization services at worksites that are in compliance with Federal and state regulations and Company standards.
Assists with the investigation and resolution of lost and unaccounted for natural gas.
Performs welding operations for the installation, maintenance and repair of natural gas mains, service lines, meter guards and regulator stations.
Plans, monitors, coordinates and inspects work of contractor crews to ensure compliance with Federal, state and local codes and regulations as well as Company policies, procedures and standards.
May perform compliance related tasks such as leak survey, cathodic protection, odorization, etc.
Performs activities to ensure responsiveness to natural gas and other emergencies.
Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.
OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Educational/Experience Level:
High school diploma or equivalent and    4 years total natural gas service and construction and maintenance field experience    Must have obtained Sr Level status in either service or construction and maintenance    Certificates, Licenses, etc.:
Must have and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position.
Qualification policy.
Must obtain and maintain any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications within six months.
Must obtain and maintain a Competent Person certificate within six months.
Computer

Skills:

Requires working knowledge of various software applications for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.
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