Service Technician

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It's a simple idea, but one that's at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of drive, safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• We make it happen: We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance
• We collaborate: We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone's ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger
• We seek out perspective: We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs
• We care: We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what's right, even when it's hard

By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.

Spire is seeking a Service Technician to work in the Magee, Mississippi, operation center. This position will be responsible for performing field service and meter work on the natural gas distribution system.

• Performs routine customer service procedures including but not limited to, gas turn on, turnoff, read in/readout, dead meter checks, meter pulls, meter loop constructions, seasonal equipment start-up, etc.; investigates gas odor complaints.
• Performs work requests generated by the Credit Department and Billing Department including but not limited to re-reads, high/low consumptions checks, meter information verification and collections.
• Completes paperwork associated with work assignments performed including recording information to ensure a thorough, complete and accurate record is maintained of each customer contract or job performed; responsible for accounting of paperwork taken into the field from the office area.
• Performs meter reading, line locating, leak survey and dispatching duties and functions as required.
• Performs night/weekend duty as scheduled.
• Performs emergency, temporary and permanent leak repairs to designated parts of the distribution system, including meter loops, yard lines, service lines, curb valves and farm tap meter loops; works with maintenance personnel on mains and services when assigned.
• Performs minor repairs gas grills and lights.
• All other duties as assigned

• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company's essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual's unique skills and perspectives
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people

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• High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 to 18 months of related experience and/or training.
• Must possess valid driver's license with a good driving record and the ability to drive a Company vehicle.

• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of the Company procedural manuals and ability to perform work assignments according to outlined procedures.
• Requires being exact or highly accurate and meeting strict deadlines. Ability to read, write and interpret work related documents. Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to work effectively alone and with others in a group or team. Requires work with external customers or the public. Ability to deal with unpleasant, angry or discourteous people and conflict situations in a professional manner. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to react appropriately and effectively in emergency situations; including responsibility for the health and safety of others.

• Requires wearing applicable protective and safety equipment.
• Ability to use hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls; walk, stand, climb, crouch, crawl, bend or twist; and lift or move heavy objects. Requires repetitive movement. Ability to work in confined spaces and maneuver in awkward positions.
• Includes exposure to contaminants. Including exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Ability to work in very hot (above 90 F degrees) and very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures, and extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions. Requires working outdoors, exposure to all weather conditions and indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions. Requires exposure to hazardous equipment, conditions and high places. Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites and stings.
• Must live within 30 miles of the Magee Service Center - 515 3rd Ave. SEMagee, MS 39111

Spire accepts online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com

Posting requirements: The above posting description is intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site.