Overview
Gas Service Technician I – Smithville, TX at CenterPoint Energy. Located in Smithville, Texas.
Responsibilities
- Initiates gas service and performs leak investigations and repairs.
- Locates gas lines.
- Reads gas meters.
- Conducts load surveys.
- Completes work orders in the system for documentation.
- Serves as First Responder in emergency situations.
Education
Requires a high school education or GED.Experience
Requires no prior related work experience.Physical Requirements
Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and crawl in confined spaces such as attics or crawl spaces.Able to operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment and to enter and exit a vehicle unassisted.Able to certify and use personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.Able to use a variety of hand tools and power tools including picks, shovels, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, pavement saws, jackhammers, air guns, etc.Working Conditions
Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres occasionally.Able to respond to emergency calls and / or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.Able to be included in random drug screening pool required for DOT safety-sensitive positions.Field environment may involve being around livestock and / or captive animals.Able to work indoors in an office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, equipment, and noise at field installation sites.Able to work regular hours, with occasional or mandatory overtime; may be required to work rotating shifts.What We Bring To You
Competitive payPaid trainingBenefits eligibility begins on your first dayTransit subsidiesFlexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time offAccess to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in HoustonProfessional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contributionJob Details
Job Type : Full TimePosting Start Date : 10 / 09 / 2025Posting End Date : 10 / 16 / 2025Compliance
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 based on protected characteristics and require 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.J-18808-Ljbffr