Damage Prevention Technician or Sr Damage Prevention Technician

• Olathe, Kansas Atmos Energy
• 3.9 Olathe, KS Job Details Full-time $26.25
• $30.

75 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Computer operation Customer communication Customer service Company vehicle operation High school diploma or GED Driver's License Data entry Full Job Description 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 LifeLock 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) The standard schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am
• 4:00 pm.

Additional overtime, stand-by, and call-out are required. This position will work from the Olathe, Kansas location. Residency requirement applies.

Hourly Pay Range:

$26.25

• $30.

75 based upon experience. This position can be filled as a Damage Prevention Technician or Sr Damage Prevention Technician, based upon experience.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties 1. Accurately locates and marks company facilities (transmission & distribution systems, service lines, & other facilities). 2. Reads and interprets system maps. 3. Works with Company crews and outside contractors to be available for any needed re-marking to prevent damage. 4. Conducts investigations of natural gas facility damages to determine root causes. 5. Maintains working relationship with area excavators, municipalities, and Company personnel responsible for excavation activities. Reports any suspected damages to our system. 6. Assures the accuracy of Company maps and records as they relate to damage prevention. 7. Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements. 8. Assists other operations functions as needed and may perform C&M and Service work when not performing damage prevention duties. 9. May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive hours. 10. Is subject to reporting outside regular work area. 11. Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion. 12. Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment. 13. Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others. 14. 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

Educational/Experience Level:

A general educational knowledge acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and two years experience in natural gas, damage prevention activities, service, construction and maintenance, and/or pipeline operations. Requires a thorough understanding of Company operations. Certificates, Licenses, etc.: Must obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications within six months. Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.

Communication Skills:

Requires the ability to communicate, persuade and/or influence internal and/or external customers. Must have strong interpersonal skills.

Computer Skills:

Requires ability to utilize the Company's internet/intranet web site, take and upload digital photos of marking activity to each line locate ticket, and utilize all available systems for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.

Work Conditions:

Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, and rough terrain. May require overnight travel. May have residence requirement due to call-out response time. Works as an individual contributor and/or as member of a team.

Physical Demands:

Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting. Requires an acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell. Must be able to lift tools, equipment and materials up to and including 45 pounds.

Other Requirements:

As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required. Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Family:

Damage Prevention