Immediate NEED! Field Technician Job in Charleston, South Carolina US
Immediate NEED! Field Technician
Job Title: Field Technician Department: Survey Work Schedule : Mon-Fri (Some Saturdays) Salary-Exempt/Hourly : Hourly-Subject to Overtime Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Report to Gas Company as a representative of Southern Cross Corp. Job entails extensive walking over varying terrain, and in varying weather conditions, constant squatting and bending over Detect, locate, and evaluate leaks using prescribed procedures. Report leaks to Gas Company under contract. Complete required paperwork and sketches. Read Gas Company maps. Follow measurements and use compass to locate test points Perform light manual labor. Follow all safety guidelines. Assist in training survey technician trainees and others. Survey Technician is responsible for the proper operation, field maintenance, and security of all assigned equipment. Requirements: Experience is an asset, but not mandatory. Education/Special Skills: High School Diploma or equivalent Customer Service Skills Must have own, reliable means of Transportation Valid Driver's License. Must have legible neat handwriting and be able to do simple location sketches. Basic Working Computer Knowledge Must be able to read, write and understand English Equipment/Machinery/Vehicle Used: Company provided Flame Pack, Fuel Cylinder (45 lbs.), Combustible Gas Indicator, Probe Bar, Pipe Locator, and others as assigned. Computers/Internet to complete Certification Interrelationship and/or Supervisory Skills Needed: Must be able to make decisions concerning the safety of a leakage situation and report these to the Gas Company. Must enter private property searching for leaks and be able to respond to questions from the public. Must be able to coordinate survey with Gas Company personnel. Training: Company provided training. Requirements: Employment is contingent upon acceptable completion of substance abuse screening and criminal background checks.