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Liberty Group South Africa · 2 hours ago

Technician-in-Training

Columbus, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Liberty is part of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., a diversified international utility company committed to providing safe and reliable energy and water solutions. The Technician-in-Training role involves installing and maintaining transmission and distribution systems while ensuring customer service and safety compliance.

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Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Complete all safety-related training

Change index and meter glass

Complete electronic orders and line locates as part of a damage prevention program

May be required to maintain and operate specialized or heavy equipment

May assist in training and directing other employees engaged in similar duties

Respond to customer concerns

Perform activities to ensure responsiveness of natural gas and other emergencies

Complete and maintain accurate records to comply with company and regulatory requirements

Complete all safety-related training

Perform stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency callouts, and occasional extensive hours; is subject to reporting outside the regular work area

Serve as a first responder for leaks, CO, NGLP, etc

Work to obtain CDL, plastic fusion, competent person certification, line location, and repair

Work to be proficient at operating excavating equipment

Operate and maintain heavy and specialized equipment

Review job site maps for all utility lines and ensure placement of utility markings at the job site

Must become familiar with the contents of the safety manual and work according to its intent and be involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment

Responsible for the safe operation inspection of assigned company vehicles and equipment

Demonstrate support for and adhere to the company’s values, strategies, policies, and procedures and exhibits the core values of Liberty’s mission statement, customer service, safety, and the company’s code of conduct as an individual contributor and team member

Service and construction helper

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Competent Person certificationCDLHeavy equipment operationBasic computer knowledgeWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

High School Diploma or a GED

Proficiency in basic computer knowledge

Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills

Must obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for the position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications within six months

Requires valid driver's license by company standards

Must obtain and maintain a Competent Person certificate

Must be physically able to stoop, bend, crawl, walk, climb ladders, and do heavy lifting

Able to lift and carry materials up to 50lbs

Ability to occasionally ascend and descend stairs and ladders is required

Must also have keen senses of smell, hearing, vision, and color identification

Ability to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions is required