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This position will have an automatic progression pursuant to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.\nJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES\nProvides assistance with all distribution activities involved with the installation, repair and maintenance of the distribution system to include:\nOperating basic equipment and tools\nTraffic control\nLandscaping and general maintenance\nDigging, shoring, repairing leaks, testing and wrapping pipes\nPressure recording devices\nUses a variety of tools (hand, air, shovels, etc.) while performing distribution crew activities.\nEnsures truck is stocked with equipment, supplies, tools and other equipment in neat and orderly condition.\nEfficiently 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.\nObserves all safety requirements and regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance.\nActively and accurately captures documentation in the Mobile Data Terminal and recognizes abnormal operating conditions such as corrosion, meters under stress, etc.\nAssists in connecting and disconnecting gas service, manually turning meters on and off.\nAssists in conducting investigations of high bill complaints, stop meters and special readings by meter reading validation.\nAssists in performing regular meter inspections, paints and maintenance of above and below ground gas systems.\nResponds to questions from customers and provides answers directly or by referral.\nOperates Automated Dispatch system to complete meter reads and turn-offs service at customer’s premise.\nIdentifies abnormal operating conditions and takes appropriate actions.\nPerforms simple sniff tests to detect gas leaks.\nPerforms other job-related duties as required\nEducation, Certificate/Licenses:\nRequired:\nHigh school diploma or GED\nMechanical aptitude\nBasic knowledge and use of hand tools and equipment\nAbility to pass basic skills and knowledge assessments\nValid Driver’s License\nPreferred:\nField operations experience to include distribution crew work\nExperience with heavy equipment operations\nTechnical school training and certification\nWelding experience or certification; Commercial driver's license or permit \nOr\nEquivalent academic education and experience\nSpecific Skills & Knowledge:\nRequired:\nGood written and oral communication\nAbility to use good judgment when working in potentially hazardous and emergency environments\nMS Office and Computer skills - basic proficiency\nCustomer Service\nMechanical aptitude\nAble to operate basic equipment, machinery and simple tools\nGood interpersonal skills\nAbility to resolve and diffuse difficult/escalated situations\nKnowledge of assigned geographical territory\nAbility to smell odorant used to detect gas leaks\nSouthern Company Gas Competencies:\nBusiness Acumen Driving Results\nEngagement Functional Expertise\nWorking Conditions/Physical Requirements:\nExposure to outside elements (heat, cold, high winds)\nSafety sensitive\nHeavy lifting, bending, stooping, walking\nDisclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. 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