LCL949 Special Technician I or II C&M CDL

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. 

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. 

Job Summary:
Performs quality construction and maintenance on gas distributions system, propane-air plant and other related functions.  Safely operates and maintains several types of construction equipment minimizing down time and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.  To perform layout work required for the installation and repair of gas distribution system and related equipment.
    
Essential Functions: 

• Assembles, installs, repairs, tests and maintains the gas distribution system and related equipment, including but not limited to gas meters and regulators to assure safe, continuous service to customers.  Responds to emergency situations to maintain public and personal safety.  
• Operates equipment/tools used in the protection, repair, replacement and installation of new gas mains and services, including preparation and restoration of the construction site for completion of assigned projects.
• Performs routine operator maintenance on all equipment/tools used in and associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair and testing of the gas distributions system. To assure safe, efficient performance and minimizing down time.
• Inspects distribution system maps and drawings to determine location, gas flow patterns and pressures, and to ensure that components used in repairing and adding to the system are appropriate.
• Follows the Operations Manual procedures and inspects work of the crew for compliance with all company codes and those of local, state and federal agencies.
• Performs other related tasks including, but not limited to, leak survey work, line locating, foreign construction work, store-keeping, meter reading, chart changing, transporting equipment, and fleet and facilities maintenance to ensure efficient operation of the work.
• Participates in external and internal training, including online, field and classroom, to increase job knowledge and certify qualifications.  Advises and assists other employees on-the-job to provide technical, safety and procedural knowledge.
• Maintains a professional working relationship with internal and external customers.
      
  Basic Qualifications:
  Education:  
• High school diploma or GED
• Requires successful completion of a certification program at an accredited educational institution in natural gas distribution, installation and repair, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent technical skills.

Experience:

• TECH SPECIAL C&M CDL - Requires a minimum 2 years’ experience in the installation and repair of services and mains as well as demonstrate requisite knowledge and operating experience of excavation equipment such as; trencher, tractor, backhoe, etc.  

Physical Requirements:

• Able to operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time.
• Able to use a variety of hand tools and power tools including picks, shovels, sharp-shooters, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, pavement saws, jack hammers, air guns, etc.
• Able to certify and use personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis.
• Able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Able to distinguish color.

Working Conditions: 

• Able to work with routine exposure to all weather conditions.  
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional or mandatory overtime; may be required to work rotating shifts.
• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT safety sensitive positions.
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.  
 

What we bring to you
•    Competitive pay
•    Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
•    Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
•    Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
•    Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
•    401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
•    Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
•    Paid training
•    Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
•    Life, AD&D, Disability
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•    Transit subsidies
•    Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
 
Job Type: Full Time  
Posting Start Date: 07/07/2025 
Posting End Date: 07/17/2025 

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
 
Compensation Rate: 43.11 Hourly
CenterPoint Energy is required by Minnesota law to provide a good faith estimate of the starting fixed pay rate at the time of posting for the opportunity. This hourly compensation is specific to Minnesota and the pay rate negotiated in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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