Construction Operator 1, 2 or Sr

Atmos Energy is hiring a Construction Operator (1, 2, or Sr) for their Ness City, KS location. The role involves installing and maintaining natural gas lines and requires a standard schedule of Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with potential overtime. Competitive pay ranges from $21.50 to $39.26 per hour based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits. Residency in Ness City is required.
The standard schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Overtime, stand-by, and call-out are required once corresponding training is completed.

This position will work from the Ness City, Kansas location. Residency requirement applies.

Atmos Energy’s internal training supports our service technician job progression and competitive pay.

Construction Operator 1: $21.50 – 26.92 per hour

Construction Operator 2: $24.00 - 30.33 per hour

Sr Construction Operator: $27.50 – 39.26 per hour

This position can be filled as a Construction Operator 1, Construction Operator 2 or Sr Construction Operator, based upon experience.

At Atmos Energy, we enjoy an employee-focused culture with rewarding work, competitive pay, work-life balance, inclusion and diversity, and excellent benefits.

Benefits Provided at No Cost to you:

Retirement Savings Plan (Matching and Fixed Annual Company Contribution)

Basic Life Insurance

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

Holidays and Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Health Education and Improvement Programs

Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (when enrolled in High Deductible Health Plan)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Education Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)

Pregnancy and Parenting Support

Caregiver Support Program

Identity Theft Protection

Benefits You Help Pay for (voluntary):

Retirement Savings Plan – Individual Contribution (including Roth option)

Investment Advice and Management

Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Telemedicine

Supplemental Term Life Insurance

Employee/Dependent Life Insurance

Employee/Dependent Accidental Death-Dismemberment Insurance

Benefit eligibility on first day of employment

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.

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

Primary Duties
• 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 stand-by 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.

Minimum Requirements

Educational/Experience Level

Requires a general educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.

Certificates, Licenses, etc.

While at this level, completes assigned classes, Operator Qualifications (OQ) and OJT specific to Construction Learning Path. Must obtain and maintain position 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 call-out response time.

Works as an individual contributor and/or as member of a team.

Physical Demands
• Ability to lift 88 pounds from the ground to 38 inches. (Ex: lifting and carrying a jackhammer).
• Ability to carry 88 pounds a distance of 5 feet. (Ex: lifting and carrying a jackhammer).
• Ability to generate 100-foot pounds of pulling force at a contact point of 25 inches. (Ex: pulling manhole cover).
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch.

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:

Service and Construction