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Technician-in-Training

LU Service Corp.

Columbus, GA, US, 31901

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

The position’s primary responsibilities are installing and maintaining transmission and distribution systems and facilities. (Dual Role) responsibilities are customer service field activities and maintaining distribution systems and facilities. Performs such work by Company, regulatory, and safety procedures.

Accountabilities

+ Complete all safety-related training

+ Change index and meter glass

+ Complete electronic orders and line locates as part of a damage prevention program

+ May be required to maintain and operate specialized or heavy equipment

+ May assist in training and directing other employees engaged in similar duties

+ Respond to customer concerns

+ Perform activities to ensure responsiveness of natural gas and other emergencies

+ Complete and maintain accurate records to comply with company and regulatory requirements

+ Complete all safety-related training

Perform stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency callouts, and occasional extensive hours; is subject to reporting outside the regular work area

+ Serve as a first responder for leaks, CO, NGLP, etc.

+ Work to obtain CDL, plastic fusion, competent person certification, line location, and repair

+ Work to be proficient at operating excavating equipment

+ Operate and maintain heavy and specialized equipment

+ Review job site maps for all utility lines and ensure placement of utility markings at the job site

+ Must become familiar with the contents of the safety manual and work according to its intent and be involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment.

+ Responsible for the safe operation inspection of assigned company vehicles and equipment

+ Demonstrate support for and adhere to the company’s values, strategies, policies, and procedures and exhibits the core values of Liberty’s mission statement, customer service, safety, and the company’s code of conduct as an individual contributor and team member

+ Service and construction helper

+ Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

+ High School Diploma or a GED

+ Proficiency in basic computer knowledge.

+ Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills

+ Must obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for the position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications within six months

+ Requires valid driver’s license by company standards

+ Must obtain and maintain a Competent Person certificate

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to stoop, bend, crawl, walk, climb ladders, and do heavy lifting. Able to lift and carry materials up to 50lbs. The ability to occasionally ascend and descend stairs and ladders is required. Must also have keen senses of smell, hearing, vision, and color identification. Ability to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions is required.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

+ Customer Centric

+ Integrity

+ Entrepreneurial

+ Teamwork

+ Owner mindset

+ Outcome focused

+ Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.