Ready Force Technician I | Livonia, LA at Activision-Blizzard

Livonia, Michigan, United States

Activision-Blizzard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
UtilitiesIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in electric, gas, or water meter maintenance, installation, or reading, or gas line detection/surveying, or 1+ year in a related field
  • Upon hire, complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training
  • Ability to walk significantly in outdoor environmental conditions
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Flexibility in daily routines, route scheduling, and work hours
  • Ability to travel throughout the United States up to 100% of the time
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently and as a team
  • Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers

Responsibilities

  • Perform visual inspections of water or electric meters for leaks or damage
  • Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
  • Properly change out water or electric meters of varying sizes and brands
  • Properly change out meter registers for AMI/AMR upgrade
  • Read electric, gas, or water meters
  • Enter data collected in the field into a handheld computer
  • Detect location of underground utilities and mark accordingly
  • Inspect gas meters and associated piping for proper coatings and evidence of atmospheric corrosion
  • Perform visual inspections of gas meters, lines, and fittings
  • Grade gas leaks by severity and report escalations accordingly
  • Clean and re-coat/paint meters and piping
  • Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
  • Provide general information about meter services to customers, when applicable
  • Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
  • Participate in company-provided safety meetings
  • Proficient in at least one to two core services such as meter reading (gas, water, or electric), small meter installation/exchange, or basic gas line surveying or detection
  • Performs under close supervision

Skills

meter installation
meter maintenance
meter reading
leak detection
gas line surveying
utility locating
atmospheric corrosion inspection
data entry
handheld computer
customer communication

Activision-Blizzard

Develops and publishes interactive video games

About Activision-Blizzard

Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games, creating popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. Their games are available on various platforms and cater to a wide range of players, from casual mobile users to serious console and PC gamers. The company generates revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions for games like World of Warcraft, and advertising through Activision Blizzard Media. They also profit from merchandise and esports events. What sets Activision Blizzard apart from competitors is its focus on high-quality gaming experiences that promote community and social interaction among players. The company's goal is to provide engaging and immersive entertainment that connects gamers worldwide.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1979Year Founded
$975MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Entertainment, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Relocation Assistance

Risks

Employee morale issues due to layoffs could affect productivity and innovation.
Backlash from the Microsoft acquisition may impact game development and community trust.
Loss of key talent to competitors could weaken strategic capabilities.

Differentiation

Activision Blizzard boasts iconic franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.
The company excels in cross-platform play, enhancing player engagement and retention.
Activision Blizzard's esports division capitalizes on growing viewership and sponsorships.

Upsides

Microsoft's acquisition could provide resources for innovation and expansion.
Cloud gaming services offer a broader audience without high-end hardware needs.
Augmented reality gaming experiences present new opportunities for franchise expansion.

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