C&M; Technician - LCL949 (Shakopee, MN) LCL949 Work Location: Shakopee, MN ** ** JobSummary: Performs quality construction and maintenance on gas distributions system. Safely operates and maintains several types of construction equipment minimizing down time and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: * Assembles, installs, repairs, tests and maintains the gas distribution system and related equipment, including but not limited to gas meters and regulators to assure safe, continuous service to customers. Responds to emergency situations to maintain public and personal safety. * Operates equipment/tools used in the protection, repair, replacement and installation of new gas mains and services, including preparation and restoration of the construction site for completion of assigned projects. * Performs routine operator maintenance on all equipment/tools used in and associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair and testing of the gas distributions system. To assure safe, efficient performance and minimizing down time. * Inspects distribution system maps and drawings to determine location, gas flow patterns and pressures, and to ensure that components used in repairing and adding to the system are appropriate. * Follows the Operations Manual procedures and inspects work of the crew for compliance with all company codes and those of local, state and federal agencies. * Completes record-keeping associated with construction and maintenance operations in a timely manner to ensure an up to date and accurate information system is maintained. * Performs other related tasks including, but not limited to, leak survey work, line locating, foreign construction work, store-keeping, meter reading, chart changing, transporting equipment, and fleet and facilities maintenance to ensure efficient operation of the work. * Participates in external and internal training, both field and classroom, to increase job knowledge and competency. Advises and assists other employees on-the-job to provide technical, safety and procedural knowledge. * Maintains a professional working relationship with internal and external customers. **Education: ** High School Diploma or GED Experience: B - Entry level position ***A **- Requires a minimum of one years experience in the installation and repair of services and mains as well as demonstrated requisite knowledge and operating experience of various excavation equipment; e.g., trencher, tractor, backhoe. Must be a Technician B for at least six months. *SPECIAL - Requires a minimum 2 years experience in the installation and repair of services and mains as well as demonstrate requisite knowledge and operating experience of excavation equipment such as; trencher, tractor, backhoe, etc. Additional Knowledge, Skills, Licenses/Certifications, Abilities & Personal Characteristics (KSLAPs): **** * Able to meet and maintain performance and attendance criteria for the job. * Able to obtain a CNP P.E. Fusion Qualification Certificate within six months of hire date. * Able to possess a valid Minnesota CDL drivers license, DOT Health Card and have a safe driving record as determined by the Company (or obtain the CDL license within six months of hire date). * Able to demonstrate adequate ability and coordination in operation of construction equipment, including depth perception, to avoid damage to facilities when working in close proximity to existing structures. * Able to demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of safety procedures, practices and policies. * Able to read and interpret distribution system maps, drawings, valve books and the operation manual. * Able to meet Operator Qualification requirements to this position or become qualified within the timeframe established by the Company. * Able to communicate clearly and effectively with customers, employees and others as needed. * Able to meet all physical requirements, competency-based assessments, pre-employment background checks, pre-employment drug screen and other selection criteria determined by the company. PhysicalRequirements * Able to hear oral communication inperson and on a telephone, mobile phone or radio. * Able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch,balance, climb, crawl, reach, stand, walk, pull, lift, use fingers and grasp ona daily basis. * Able to exert physical effort on adaily basis. * Able to operate a motor vehicle,including ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted. * Able to operate a personal computerdesktop, laptop or tablet * Able to exert up to 75 pounds of forceoccasionally and/or minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push,pull or otherwise maneuver objects. * Ableto distinguish differences between all colors WorkingConditions: * Able to work overtime when required. * Able to be included in a random drugscreen pool required for DOT safety sensitive positions. __ This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks for this position. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this position at the Companys discretion. __ __ __Must demonstrate respect for all individuals and adhere to the Company's values and business practices. Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Companys values and business practices and do both consistently. __ __ __ CenterPoint Energy provides an essential public service which vitally affects the health, safety, comfort and general well-being of the people living in the area served by the Company. If any business unit activates an emergency operation plan, because of a threat to the continuation of service to our customers, employees may be called to fulfill an assignment. All employees, whether in their normal job or an emergency operation plan assignment, are essential to successful service restoration. CenterPoint Energy values the role each employee plays in serving the needs of our community. __ __ All applicants must take a pre-employment drug test and obtain a negative result as a condition of employment. In addition to a pre-employment test, employees performing job functions regulated by the Department of Transportation (i.e. safety-sensitive functions) are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Other testing (post-accident, reasonable cause, return-to-duty, follow-up, or return-to-work) may be required in accordance with work-related conditions. __ __ THIS IS A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION RANDOM DRUG TESTING REQUIRED! __ **Primary Location: **US-MN-Shakopee-Shakopee FBO **Work Locations: ** **Job: **Operations - Maint %26 Tech Services I **Organization: **CenterPoint Energy **Schedule: **Full-time **Job Posting: **Dec 19, 2018