Advanced Gas and Water Distribution Technician

Advanced Gas and Water Distribution Technician

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Non-Exempt: Hourly, eligible for overtime

Superior Water, Light and Power (SWL&P), an ALLETE company, provides electricity, water, and natural gas to customers in Superior, Wisconsin, and adjacent areas. SWL&P has served this region for more than 130 years and today has 15,000 electric customers, 13,000 natural gas customers and 10,000 water customers. SWL&P plays a role in ALLETEs sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

Installs and/or repairs gas and water mains and services.

Inspects, repairs, and maintains fire hydrants and gas and water system valves.

Extends gas and water mains and services.

Protects public safety by making timely and effective repairs to gas and water distribution system.

Provides oversight to contractor work and ensures compliance with company standards and safety practices.

Makes repairs and restores excavation sites on customer premises and public property.

Customer goodwill is maintained while working on customer premises, public property, and in public view.

Performs duties of a like or lesser grade which may be assigned.

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

Advanced Apprentice or higher: Two years or more experience gas or water distribution systems required.

Relevant experience includes the installation, operation, servicing, and repair of gas or water mains

OR One year Technical School training related to gas

Special Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License with Medical Certificate.

Must be able to complete (in house) Company Operator Qualification training within 6 months of start date.

within 40 minutes driving time from the SWLP Service Center.

Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. and load/unload heavy materials and tools.

Experience with equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, trenchers, tractors, excavators, plows, pneumatic hammers, directional drills .

Position is subject to FMCSA and PHMSA regulations.

Outdoor work year-round in any weather, with potential hazards; attention to safety is essential.

This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Compensation And Benefits

Hourly compensation range: $37.21 $49.61, depending on knowledge, skills, training, and experience.

Retirement Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance, & Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Engagement, and more.

This applicant pool may be used to fill additional openings within 90 days of the posting close date. Employer will not sponsor visas for this position. External applicants must apply online via allete.com/careers. EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled

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