Field Specialist - Gas Construction
The Desoto Group, LLC The Desoto Group, LLC Chester, VA Chester, VA Full-time Full-time $26 - $32 an hour $26 - $32 an hour Field Specialist - Gas Construction Company Summary The Desoto Group is a rapidly growing, full-service EPC firm serving U.
S.
utilities and other customers.
Desoto specializes in electrical construction, gas construction, site access, vegetation management, engineering, and incident and storm response.
The Desoto Group offers a wide array of construction services for the gas utility industry, including the installation, replacement, and maintenance of plastic and steel mains and service lines, meter settings, and regulator stations.
We are a minority, woman, and service-disabled veteran-owned company, with corporate offices in Orlando, Florida, servicing customers throughout the United States.
Job
Summary:
The Field Specialist performs scouting and scheduling work to validate and prepare gas meter and service remediation work to be performed by our construction crews.
The position interacts directly with customers to schedule the necessary work and ensure a full understanding of the work being performed before and after the remediation.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Perform field visits to scout and schedule necessary remediation work Review order lists, documents job requirements, and report necessary scheduling information to the project coordinator and crew foreman Work closely with crew foreman and general foreman Communicate with customers daily through phone calls and in-person interactions Use a laptop, tablet, or smartphone to receive, document and perform locates Utilize the Energy Wheel to identify job and site-specific hazards Help identify and remove barriers to safe and productive job site performance Operate different electronic detection equipment to locate and accurately mark facilities Operate company vehicle in a safe manner and maintain a professional appearance Perform work in all weather conditions Minimum
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent Must be 18 years or older Ability to interpret plan sets and maps Ability to read technical instructions Proficient operation of smart devices (phone, tablet, laptop) Ability to take clean, understandable notation Strong verbal communications skills Ability to work outdoors in densely populated and remote areas Work while standing or sitting for several hours at a time Reach, bend, stoop while performing work Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently Clean driving record and a DOT physical or ability to obtain one upon employment Preferred
Qualifications:
natural gas distribution experience customer service experience field scheduling experience EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Desoto Group is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
This commitment is embodied in Company policy and the way we do business at The Desoto Group and is an important principle of sound business management.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$26.
00 - $32.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends as needed Application Question(s):
Successful candidates must reside within a reasonable commute to work sites.
If you live more than 75 miles from the posted location, are you planning to move? Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
S.
utilities and other customers.
Desoto specializes in electrical construction, gas construction, site access, vegetation management, engineering, and incident and storm response.
The Desoto Group offers a wide array of construction services for the gas utility industry, including the installation, replacement, and maintenance of plastic and steel mains and service lines, meter settings, and regulator stations.
We are a minority, woman, and service-disabled veteran-owned company, with corporate offices in Orlando, Florida, servicing customers throughout the United States.
Job
Summary:
The Field Specialist performs scouting and scheduling work to validate and prepare gas meter and service remediation work to be performed by our construction crews.
The position interacts directly with customers to schedule the necessary work and ensure a full understanding of the work being performed before and after the remediation.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Perform field visits to scout and schedule necessary remediation work Review order lists, documents job requirements, and report necessary scheduling information to the project coordinator and crew foreman Work closely with crew foreman and general foreman Communicate with customers daily through phone calls and in-person interactions Use a laptop, tablet, or smartphone to receive, document and perform locates Utilize the Energy Wheel to identify job and site-specific hazards Help identify and remove barriers to safe and productive job site performance Operate different electronic detection equipment to locate and accurately mark facilities Operate company vehicle in a safe manner and maintain a professional appearance Perform work in all weather conditions Minimum
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent Must be 18 years or older Ability to interpret plan sets and maps Ability to read technical instructions Proficient operation of smart devices (phone, tablet, laptop) Ability to take clean, understandable notation Strong verbal communications skills Ability to work outdoors in densely populated and remote areas Work while standing or sitting for several hours at a time Reach, bend, stoop while performing work Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently Clean driving record and a DOT physical or ability to obtain one upon employment Preferred
Qualifications:
natural gas distribution experience customer service experience field scheduling experience EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Desoto Group is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
This commitment is embodied in Company policy and the way we do business at The Desoto Group and is an important principle of sound business management.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$26.
00 - $32.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends as needed Application Question(s):
Successful candidates must reside within a reasonable commute to work sites.
If you live more than 75 miles from the posted location, are you planning to move? Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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