Utility Technician

Company: Liberty
Location: Columbus
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.PurposeEntry level position responsible for customer service field activities and distribution systems and facilities applicable, Performs such work in accordance with Company, regulatory and safety procedures.Accountabilities

• Performs Reads & Re-reads orders of residential, commercial and industrial gas meters. Records readings for billing purposes
• Observes and reports all abnormal, dangerous and/or damaged conditions pertaining to gas meters and adjacent areas. Training to Perform on Disconnects, Paint meters, complete electronic orders, Atmospheric Corrosion survey & remedial action. Change index and meter glass
• Service and Construction Helper
• Complete all safety related training
• Trained to Locate (Damage Prevention)
• Performs other related duties as assignedEducation and Experience
  • High School / GED
  • Utility, Field Service, or Construction experience preferred, but not requiredYears of ExperienceAlgonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billionof assets across North America and internationally.For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged - Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our "Think Global, Act Local" business model.What we offerCompany funded Pension program401k with Company matchFull insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policyShare purchase/match planDefined Contribution savings plan Top Talent ProgramVolunteer paid days offEmployee Assistance ProgramAchievement fund We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

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