C&M Tech 61-12C

Company Overview

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.

Summary

Spire is seeking a Construction and Maintenance Technician for the Mobile, AL, Operation Center. This position is responsible for performing tasks involving heavy physical labor in the construction and maintenance of the natural gas distribution system. Follows appropriate safety guidelines and uses safe work habits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment and power tools such as backhoes and jackhammers. Digs ditches or trenches, backfills excavations, and compacts and levels earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
• Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials.
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. Loads, unloads and identifies materials, machinery and tools and distributes the appropriate locations, according to projects plans and specifications. Erects and dissembles shoring bracing, traffic barricades, ramps and other temporary structures.
• Controls traffic passing near, in and around work zones.
• Locates, measures, marks and records openings and distances to lay our area where construction work will be performed.
• Lubricates, cleans and repairs machinery, equipment and tools.
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

• Ability to demonstrate the core and job category competencies: customer-focused, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, initiative, problem solving and quality
• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

• Requires being exact or highly accurate.
• Ability to work effectively alone and with others in a group or team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Includes responsibility for the health and safety of others. Ability to follow appropriate safety guidelines and use safe work habits.
  
  

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• 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. Includes exposure to whole body vibration. Ability to work in confined spaces and maneuver in awkward positions.
• Includes exposures to contaminants. Includes 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, exposed to all weather conditions.
• Requires exposure to hazardous equipment and conditions. Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites and stings.
• Requires wearing applicable protective or safety equipment.
• May require some travel.

Posting Requirements

Disclaimer: The above statements are 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.