Construction & Maintenance Technician I

Oxford, MS

Job Summary:

This position performs company field operations including manual labor duties necessary to accomplish installation, repair, construction and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems. 

Essential Functions:

  • Installs, repairs or replaces steel/plastic pipes.
  • First Responder assistance in emergency situations.
  • Able to locate gas lines.
  • Loads and unloads required equipment, tools, and supplies from trucks. Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Requires a high school diploma or GED.
  • Requires 0-2 years of relevant experience in construction, installation and maintenance of gas distribution systems. 
  • Able to obtain Class A CDL and Welding Certification within 2 years of employment.

Competencies:

Business and Financial AcumenUnderstand the impact actions and decision have on the bottom line of the enterprise.

  • Understand drivers of profitability.
  • Use resources efficiently.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how day-to-day activities impact Delta's bottom line.
  • Proactively look for and implement ways to reduce or contain costs where appropriate.
  • Knowledgeable of technology enhancements and the efficiencies it brings to company operations

Coaching and DevelopmentDevelop others’ capabilities to empower them to reach their potential.

  • Seek opportunities to get input from others for continuous improvement.
  • Provide honest and courageous feedback to others.
  • Seek out and be open to feedback from others.
  • Inspires, motivates and guides others toward achievement of growth and development goals

CollaborationEliminate boundaries and drive common goals.

  • Shares information proactively with others in order to achieve shared goals.
  • Collaborates openly with others as a team player to accomplish company/organization objectives.
  • Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own actions on other team members and/or other departments.
  • Demonstrates behavior that allows others to contribute to their full potential.

Connecting, Listening, and SharingMaintain open, active, two-way communication

  • Proactively share and seek out ideas with others.
  • Demonstrate openness and accessibility to others.
  • Share thoughts and feelings in a direct, genuine, and respectful way.
  • Demonstrate you have listened to and understand others’ points of view.
  • Actively seek diverse perspectives.

Customer Focus Through ServiceUnderstand and exceed the expectations of internal and external customers

  • Deliver customer-focused strategies that build and sustain customer commitment and loyalty. Exceed internal and/or         external customer's expectations.
  • Accept responsibility for the quality of service delivered.
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement of services.
  • Readily readjust priorities to pressing and changing customer demands.

Conditions:

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to use a variety of hand tools and power tools
  • Oral communication person to person, over equipment, or mobile phone.
  • Able to sit, stand, walk, knee, or crouch for extended periods of time.
  • Able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects exerting 50 pounds.
  • Able to operate a motor vehicle and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.
  • Able to wear personal protection safety equipment.

Working Conditions: 

  • Required to participate in Delta Utilities Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
  • Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmosphere.
  • Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
  • Able to work regular hours occasional overtime, and rotating shifts, if required.
  • Able to work in both an office environment and outside field locations including able to tolerate exposure to all                weather conditions; travel overnight occasionally.