Construction Operator, Service Technician, or Distribution Operator – Gunnison, CO

Job description

Position is located in Gunnison, Colorado. Residency requirements apply. May be hired as a Construction Operator, Service Technician, or Distribution Operator dependent upon qualifications and experience. Full time. CDL-A preferred. All training provided. Relocation assistance may be considered. Benefits eligibility on day of hire. Hourly pay rate: Service or Construction: $26.50 - $34.00 Distribution Operator: $40.00 - $42.50 Annual bonus opportunity Posting date: 9/24/2026 Closing date: 10/14/2026 At Atmos Energy, we enjoy an employee-focused culture with rewarding work, competitive pay, work-life balance, inclusion and diversity, and excellent benefits. Atmos Energy offers benefit eligibility on the first day of employment and they include: Company-Provided Benefits · Holidays and Paid Time Off · Parental Leave · Retirement Savings Plan (Matching and Fixed Annual Company Contribution) · Annual Bonus Opportunity · Employee Assistance Program · Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans · Basic Life Insurance · Health Savings Account (HSA) Company Contribution with HDHP · Employee Assistance Program · Wellness Programs · LifeLock Identity Theft Protection · Paid Training · Linked-In Learning Voluntary Benefits · Retirement Savings Plan · Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage · Dental Insurance · Vision Insurance · Employee/Dependent Life Insurance · Employee/Dependent Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance · Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts Top Employer Recognitions America’s Best Employers – Forbes Magazine The 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America - Forbes Magazine Top Places to Work - Dallas Morning News Best Places to Work - Mississippi Business Journal Best Place to Learn - Dallas Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION Primary Duties 1. Performs basic, routine work using clearly prescribed procedures. Seeks advice and guidance for any deviations from the norm. 2. Assists in the installation and maintenance of natural gas lines, meters and regulators. 3. May assist in conducting leakage surveys. 4. Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements. OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 1. May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extended hours. 2. Is subject to reporting outside regular work area. 3. Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion. 4. Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment. 5. Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company's values, strategies, policies and procedures and learns the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Company's Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others. 6. Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Educational/Experience Level Requires a general educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Requires valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards. Certificates, Licenses, etc. While at this level, completes assigned classes, Operator Qualifications (OQ) and OJT specific to Construction Learning Path. Must obtain and maintain position Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications. Computer Skills Requires ability to utilize the Company's internet/intranet web site and available resources for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks. Communication Skills Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers in order to obtain and/or provide basic types of factual information. Work Conditions Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, rough terrain, and occasional work on ladders, roofs, attics, and under houses as well as confined spaces. May require overnight travel. May have residence requirement due to call-out response time. Works as an individual contributor and/or as member of a team. Physical Demands 1. Ability to lift 88 pounds from the ground to 38 inches. (Ex: lifting and carrying a jackhammer). 2. Ability to carry 88 pounds a distance of 5 feet. (Ex: lifting and carrying a jackhammer). 3. Ability to generate 100-foot pounds of pulling force at a contact point of 25 inches. (Ex: pulling manhole cover). 4. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch. 5. Requires the acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell. Other Requirements As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required. Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Job Family: Construction, Field Operations Leaders, Service