Construction Operator 1
Grade: 1
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION.
- Performs basic, routine work using clearly prescribed procedures. Seeks advice and guidance for any deviations from the norm.
- Assists in the installation and maintenance of natural gas lines, meters and regulators.
- May assist in conducting leakage surveys.
- Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.
OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May be required to hold standby duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extended 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.
- Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company’s values, strategies, policies and procedures and learns the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Company’s Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.
- 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.
Prerequisites
Requires a general educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
The new construction operator has typically been employed with Atmos Energy for a minimum of six months to one year and has successfully completed Atmos Energy Essentials and Gas Essentials. The ideal construction operator is team-oriented and understands the importance of being a contributing member of a team to work towards a common goal.
Requires valid driver’s license in accordance with Company standards.
Certificates, Licenses, etc.
- Must obtain and maintain Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications.
Computer Skills
- Requires ability to utilize the Company’s internet/intranet web site and available resources for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.
Communication Skills
- Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers in order to obtain and/or provide basic types of factual information.
Work Conditions
- Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, rough terrain, and occasional work on ladders, roofs, attics, and under houses as well as confined spaces.
- May require overnight travel.
- May have residence requirement due to callout 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 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 60 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.
Onboarding
Description of Course: As a part of your on-boarding process all new employees will attend Atmos Energy Essentials 3-Day. This 3-day training at the Charles K Vaughn center in Plano, TX has been designed to provide new employees with the keys to success at Atmos Energy. The information and activities provide the foundation for all other learning activities. Participants learn about what matters to the organization and how they fit into the vision and strategy. Topics include how to be-incident free, give back to the community, achieve financial results, serve the customer and learn something new each day. Participants also learn about themselves and other team mates, what it means to be at your best each day, how to hold themselves and others accountable and provide feedback. After leaving the three-day session new employees are better prepared to participate as a team member and contribute to the organization.
Instruction Type: Instructor-Led Training
Timeframe: 3 Days
Prerequisites: n/a
Operator Qualifications: n/a
Job Readiness Skills
Description of Course: Gas Essentials is a five-week class that provides basic knowledge and skills of Natural Gas Operations for new Service Technician 1 and Construction Operator 1 role. This instructor led class will:
- Provide consistent training for Service Technical A22:C36-on practice according to procedures for building meter loops, activating, and deactivating natural gas on residential meters.
- Ensure that technicians receive training in customer service, safety, recognizing hazards, reacting to conditions, requesting help, meter handling, terms, and the core values of AtmoSpirit.
Instruction Type: Instructor-Led Training
Timeframe: 5 Weeks
Prerequisites: Atmos Energy Essentials, Natural Gas 101
Operator Qualifications: H01, H02, I10, M08, M16, M21
Description of Course: Corrosion Essentials CBT eLearning modules that are pre-requisites for corrosion technician but elective for CO1, CO2, and Senior CO.
Instruction Type: Self-Guided eLearning
Timeframe: 40 Minutes
Prerequisites: n/a
Operator Qualifications: n/a
Description of Course: The purpose of Construction Essentials is to provide construction operators with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively perform Atmos Energy construction activities. This course is the first of two career progression modules for construction operators.
Instruction Type: Self-Guided eLearning Followed by Instructor-Led Training
Timeframe: The eLearning pre-work component will be approximately two to two and a half hours long and will introduce fundamental construction concepts. The instructor-led training component consists of four weeks of training and one week for testing.
Prerequisites: Atmos Energy Essentials, Gas Essentials
Operator Qualifications: F01, F02, F03, H03, I01, I09, L02, L04, M04, M05
Safety Skills
Description of Course: This advanced training program is designed to improve drivers’ skills and habits through a combination of classroom education and valuable on road instruction. Each driver learns through several behind the wheel experiences, and by observing an instructor-narrated drive that demonstrates unique techniques to navigate through traffic.
Instruction Type: Instructor-Led Training
Timeframe: 2 Hours
Prerequisites: n/a
Operator Qualifications: n/a
Description of Course: Introduction to CDL is covered in Construction Essentials eLearning.
Instruction Type: This is a self-study program that depends on the division/state.
Timeframe: Must obtain within 6 months of hire. May not be a company standard. Each division/state has varying standards.
Prerequisites: n/a
Operator Qualifications: n/a
Description of Course: Desctructive testing of fusions to ensure fusions pass inspection.
Instruction Type: Test (must be certified by a Poly Certifier)
Timeframe: Varies
Prerequisites: Passing OQ test and KSA
Operator Qualifications: Associated with F01, F02, and F03, but not required to receive the OQs.
On the Job Learning
Description of Course: The Construction Operator 1 on the job training is one-on-one training and practice sessions for each job task. The assigned coach breakdowns the job task into component steps and modifies training approaches in order to develop competence. The Construction Operator 1 demonstrates skills and techniques learned. Checklist completion documents the Construction Operator 1 is job ready.
Instruction Type: On-The-Job Training
Timeframe: Dependent upon approval of OJT coach and supervisor.
Pre-requisites: Construction Essentials
To register for a course, contact your supervisor or go to the Atmos Energy Learning Center.