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Overview

CenterPoint Energy is a long-established utility company committed to delivering electricity and natural gas safely and reliably. The Construction and Maintenance Tech I role involves performing field operations related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems.

Responsibilities

  • Installs, repairs or replaces steel/plastic pipes.
  • Provides First Responder assistance in emergency situations.
  • Locates gas lines.
  • Loads and unloads required equipment, tools, and supplies from trucks.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Requires a high school diploma or GED.
  • Requires 0-2 years of relevant experience in construction, installation and maintenance of gas distribution systems.
  • Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time.
  • Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
  • Able to operate a motor vehicle safely and enter/exit unassisted.
  • Able to use a variety of hand tools and power tools.
  • Able to communicate either written and verbally.
  • Able to certify and use personal protective equipment.

Benefits

  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan.
  • Able to handle emergency situations and respond to emergency calls.
  • Field environment may involve being around livestock and/or captive animals.
  • Regular hours with occasional or mandatory overtime; may be required to work rotating shifts.

Benefits

PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Baytown, TX

Pay in context

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The local market in Baytown, TX

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