**Drilling & Geostructural Technician - Civil Field Services** **_Technical Shared Services, Environmental Solutions – Civil Field Services_** **_**PLEASE NOTE**_** **These posting serves to fill multiple technician positions in the Drilling Services and Geostructural Services group of Civil Field Services** : + Drilling Technician (3 position available) + Geostructural Technician (1 position available) **TRAVEL & WORK LOCATION** + These positions will require extensive overnight travel (approximately 90% - 100%) in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi each work week. + Successful candidates will work a 10-hour/4-day schedule, Monday through Thursday with some occasional overtime work. + Home office location: Logan Martin Geological Building - Vincent, Alabama + Some relocation assistance may be available if the successful candidate does not already live within a reasonable commute distance. **POSITION SUMMARY** The Civil Field Technician has a general responsibility for performance of fieldwork within the Civil Field Services Group of Environmental Solutions. Civil Field Services consists of three business units: Geostructural Services, Drilling Services and Survey & Mapping. The Civil Field Technician will work as a team member within the Drilling Services or Geostructural Services groups, as assigned. **_Specific responsibilities could include any of the following:_** + Operation and maintenance of equipment such as geotechnical and environmental drilling equipment, concrete cutting equipment, grouting equipment, and chemical injection equipment + Concrete and foundation repairs + Ground modifications + In-situ testing + Perform underground utility locate services as needed + Accurate recording and reporting of technical and administrative data + Will provide work direction for contract workers **POSITION QUALIFICATIONS** **_Experience:_** + Experience in one (1) or more of the following areas is required: + Performing and operating geotechnical and environmental drill rigs (e.g. CME 550X or 7822DT Geoprobe) + Working with concrete coring, cutting or repair tools and techniques including thin-wall core drills, wire saws, caulking and coating applications + Working with chemical and cementitious grouting projects **_Additional Requirements:_** + Valid driver’s license (required) + DOT certification + CDL (Required for Drilling Services Candidate; preferred for Geostructural Candidate) + Physically able to perform manual labor or operate equipment as a member of a field crew + Ability to communicate well with leadership, team members, and customers + Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and technical guidelines associated with the work responsibilities included in this job posting + Maintain appropriate administrative records such as timesheets, expense accounts, daily reports, field worksheets, job safety analysis, equipment inspection forms, etc. + Ability to work consistently without direct supervision **_Behavioral Attributes:_** + Demonstrate Our Values – Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance + Strong work ethic and ability to work and solve problems with limited supervision **BENEFITS** + Competitive Pay + Excellent benefits packages which includes: + Medical and dental coverage + Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan + Performance-sharing plan + 401(k) plan with a generous company match + Bonus opportunities + Tuition Reimbursement **_***Please submit an updated resume with your application***_** Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com . Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process. Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Job Identification: 10499 Job Category: Environmental & Forestry Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Company Services