What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journey Gas Worker Step 1 position at ONE Gas?
Job Description
Our Journey Gas Worker Program is a structured 12-24 month training program designed to provide new field employees with sufficient training and on-the-job work experience to prepare the employee to properly and safely complete their job duties.
Responsibilities
The program consists of gas distribution, field service, and gas operations while focusing on safety, including excavation, fire extinguishers, hazard communication, respiratory protection, personal protective equipment training, and safe vehicle operation.
Functions of this job will include, but are not limited to:
Personal Skills Required
ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in the state; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in the state in terms of customers.
Its largest natural gas distribution markets by customer count are Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka, Kan.; and Austin and El Paso, Texas. ONE Gas serves residential, commercial, industrial, transportation and wholesale customers in all three states.
Inclusion & Diversity is a core value at ONE Gas. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.
ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few:
ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Journey Gas Worker Program is a structured 12-24 month training program designed to provide new field employees with sufficient training and on-the-job work experience to prepare the employee to properly and safely complete their job duties.
Responsibilities
The program consists of gas distribution, field service, and gas operations while focusing on safety, including excavation, fire extinguishers, hazard communication, respiratory protection, personal protective equipment training, and safe vehicle operation.
Functions of this job will include, but are not limited to:
- Safely operating company equipment
- Ability to perform general construction labor related to installation of main lines, service renewals, and line replacement
- Troubleshooting and investigating gas leaks
- First responder to leaks - reacting immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others
- Examining and inspecting gas appliances and performing re-lights
- Accurately communicating company policies and procedures and assisting customers with inquiries while on site
Personal Skills Required
- Customer Service
- Self-starter
- Safety-conscious
- Troubleshooting
- Computer skills
- The successful candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a class A CDL or the ability to obtain a class A CDL during the 180-day probationary period.
- Candidates must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the job and operate within a short time frame as needed. Must be able to recognize consequences of erroneous actions, concentrate on tasks, and apply procedures.
- The successful candidate must have the ability to process information in an organized, timely and accurate manner.
- The successful candidate must have the ability to work shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime in emergency situations.
- Must be able to respond to our service center within a 30-minute time frame. Overtime will be required during peak seasons and on business need, as well as callout on a rotating basis.
- Preferred Experience:
- Gas industry
- Construction environment
- Working knowledge of operating safety procedures and regulations, such as OSHA and Pipeline Safety
- Plumbing, Electrical, or Cable experience
ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in the state; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in the state in terms of customers.
Its largest natural gas distribution markets by customer count are Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka, Kan.; and Austin and El Paso, Texas. ONE Gas serves residential, commercial, industrial, transportation and wholesale customers in all three states.
Inclusion & Diversity is a core value at ONE Gas. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.
ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few:
- Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
- Paid Time Off
- 401(K) plan that is 100% matched up to 6%.
- Profit Sharing contributions may also be made under the 401(k) Plan.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance.
- Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.