Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Function)

The construction services agent advises and confers with external customers, electricians, contractors, cities and counties regarding new electric and gas installations and upgrading existing installations. The agent expedites work to satisfy customer requests and provides service to internal and external customers.

Typical Duties

Answer calls from internal and external customers on the automatic call distribution line from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Schedule appointments in CSS for temporary service connections. Schedule appointments for drop/restores and misc-serviceman orders in CSS on existing services for panel changes and service upgrades. (35%)

Receive applications for new electric and gas services and upgrades to existing installations for residential and commercial. Create WMIS order and set up new accounts in customer service system for electric operating districts DM, OK, QA, QL, CB, WT, FD, WO and IC and gas operating districts DM, OK and IC. Complete electric and gas meter sets and changes in CSS. Calculate and bill customers on CSS for new electric and gas service construction charges and upgrades to existing service installations. Process demolition requests from customers, city, county and state officials. (30%)

Provide customers the status of their work orders. Expedite work to satisfy customer requests. Resolve customer conflicts. Monitor electric and gas jobs to keep the communication flowing to customers. Monitor tracking reports on job status in WMIS. (20%)

Monitor city, county and stateinspections for all new utility installations for operating districts DM, OK, QA, QL, CB, WT, FD, WO and IC.Monitor construction services email box for status updates, temp disconnects, lighting requests, etc. Monitor Department of Transportation regulations for excess flow valve forms. (15%)

Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques.

Evaluate present practices and implement processes, concepts, training and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable operation of the electric transmission and distribution system.

Associate's degree. (Typically three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate's degree.)

Two years of related experience.

Experience with resolving customer conflicts and problem-solving abilities.

Proficient math skills to calculate and process bills.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of CSS preferred.

Familiarity with electric and gas technical language preferred.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of MidAmerican Energy Company. The management team of MidAmerican Energy Company reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.