Service Technician I Trainee

Service Technician I Trainee Summit Utilities Inc - 3.4 Fort Smith, AR Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Computer operation Computer literacy High school diploma or GED Driver's License Computer skills Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America's Best Small Employers. Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do. We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Technician in our Fort Smith, AR district. Applicants must reside in the Fort Smith service territory, not to exceed a 30 mile radius of the AOG Operating headquarters., and have good cell phone service. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The primary responsibility of a Service Technician is to connect, disconnect, and resolve service problems regarding natural gas service provided to residential and commercial customers; locate underground gas piping in the field using pipeline locating equipment, perform leak survey and various other duties as assigned. Qualified applicants must reside within the Fort Smith, AR service territory, not to exceed a twenty (20) mile radius of the AOG Operating Headquarters and have telephone service. Moving outside the mile limit and/or losing telephone service would be a disqualifier from this position and may place employment in jeopardy.

Must haves:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required for dealing with internal departments, customers and vendors, and completing required paperwork. Strong demonstrated mechanical aptitude required. Computer proficiency Applicant must be physically able to walk on all terrain; lift and carry a maximum of 45 pounds; push and pull with extreme force; squat, kneel, and bend on a frequent basis; as well as climb a ladder. Applicant must possess a valid Arkansas or Oklahoma driver's license and be insurable under the specifications of the automobile liability insurance carrier retained by

AOG EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Previous experience, preferred. Requires a high school diploma or GED. Title will change to Service Technician 1 when all prerequisites are completed for the position. This includes completion of all occupational qualifications along with supervisory sign-off. The position is covered under the D.O.T. regulations and Summit Utilities Drug and Alcohol Policy and is, therefore, subject to all terms of the Policy, including the random selection for drug testing. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.