What are the responsibilities and job description for the GAS CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN II position at City of Fairhope (AL)?
JOB
Under the daily supervision of the Gas Crew Leader, this employee installs and maintains various sizes of gas lines, performs locates, repairs gas leaks, and performs plastic PE (polyethylene) welding/fusion tasks associated with gas line installation and maintenance. This is an entry-level position in which the employee will work under the close direction of their Crew Leader and Construction Supervisor. This employee has the ability to operate heavy equipment associated with gas line installation and maintenance as needed. This employee responds to emergency or hazardous situations such as blowing gas lines and leaks when required under direct supervision. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screenings.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Line Installation and maintenance. Install various sizes of gas lines within the department’s service area according to company procedures. Installs high and low pressure residential and commercial gas lines. Ensures that line installations have been properly performed through work inspections.Operates equipment used to install and maintain gas service lines. Installs gas main distribution lines.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Valve Maintenance. Inspects and maintains gas service line valves within the service area.Consults Gas Superiors for unusual or unconventional valve problems.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Meter Setting. Sets residential and commercial gas service meters throughout the service area.Installs residential and commercial gas service meters for homes and businesses within the service area.Ensures newly installed meters are operating effectively following installation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: High Pressure Stations. Installs and maintains high pressure gas regulatory stations within the service area under the supervision of Crew Leader. Installs high pressure gas regulatory stations utilizes the most current operational station features according to company procedures. Performs preventive maintenance for existing high-pressure regulatory stations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Line Patrol. Regularly patrols gas service and main lines within the service area to identify problems.Performs regular gas line patrols along streets, highways, utility right of ways and new construction sites to identify line problems.Informs higher management of identified problem areas to make needed repairs.NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned, including special events.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities(* Can be acquired on the job)*Knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.*Knowledge of service area geography, street, and road systems.Knowledge of municipal gas service systems and operations.Knowledge of modern cathodic protection systems to prevent line corrosion.Knowledge and ability to operate heavy equipment used in gas pipeline installation and maintenance.Knowledge and ability to perform gas pipe fusions according to company procedures.Ability to provide clear documentation of daily work activities.Ability to attend training programs or obtain additional certifications for professional development, whether through travel or local.Ability to understand and apply verbal supervisory instructions.Ability to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).Ability to apply problem solving techniques and use critical thinking skills.Ability to remain safety minded at all times.Ability to use a wide range of power tools safely.Ability to use line locate equipment to pinpoint underground pipelines.Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.Ability to perform traffic control duties when asked.Ability to acquire and maintain appropriate operator qualifications to perform all job requirements.Ability to use devices such as phones, tablets, computers, and office productivity software.Ability to set and maintain residential and commercial gas service meters.Ability to deal with all contacts in a courteous and patient manner.Ability to prioritize work projects and multi-task.Ability to work with little or no supervision. Ability to perform gas leak investigations under supervision.Ability to perform daily equipment and tool inspections to ensure care, proper maintenance, and safety.Ability to work after hours, respond to emergencies, perform on-call duties, or come in at a moment’s notice when called.Physical DemandsThe work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as the usage of hand digging equipment, working outdoors daily in the elements, climbing tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs., crouching, or crawling in confined spaces.Work EnvironmentThe work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions such as working under extreme weather conditions, gaseous atmospheres, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.
Under the daily supervision of the Gas Crew Leader, this employee installs and maintains various sizes of gas lines, performs locates, repairs gas leaks, and performs plastic PE (polyethylene) welding/fusion tasks associated with gas line installation and maintenance. This is an entry-level position in which the employee will work under the close direction of their Crew Leader and Construction Supervisor. This employee has the ability to operate heavy equipment associated with gas line installation and maintenance as needed. This employee responds to emergency or hazardous situations such as blowing gas lines and leaks when required under direct supervision. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screenings.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Line Installation and maintenance. Install various sizes of gas lines within the department’s service area according to company procedures. Installs high and low pressure residential and commercial gas lines. Ensures that line installations have been properly performed through work inspections.Operates equipment used to install and maintain gas service lines. Installs gas main distribution lines.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Valve Maintenance. Inspects and maintains gas service line valves within the service area.Consults Gas Superiors for unusual or unconventional valve problems.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Meter Setting. Sets residential and commercial gas service meters throughout the service area.Installs residential and commercial gas service meters for homes and businesses within the service area.Ensures newly installed meters are operating effectively following installation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: High Pressure Stations. Installs and maintains high pressure gas regulatory stations within the service area under the supervision of Crew Leader. Installs high pressure gas regulatory stations utilizes the most current operational station features according to company procedures. Performs preventive maintenance for existing high-pressure regulatory stations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Line Patrol. Regularly patrols gas service and main lines within the service area to identify problems.Performs regular gas line patrols along streets, highways, utility right of ways and new construction sites to identify line problems.Informs higher management of identified problem areas to make needed repairs.NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned, including special events.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities(* Can be acquired on the job)*Knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.*Knowledge of service area geography, street, and road systems.Knowledge of municipal gas service systems and operations.Knowledge of modern cathodic protection systems to prevent line corrosion.Knowledge and ability to operate heavy equipment used in gas pipeline installation and maintenance.Knowledge and ability to perform gas pipe fusions according to company procedures.Ability to provide clear documentation of daily work activities.Ability to attend training programs or obtain additional certifications for professional development, whether through travel or local.Ability to understand and apply verbal supervisory instructions.Ability to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).Ability to apply problem solving techniques and use critical thinking skills.Ability to remain safety minded at all times.Ability to use a wide range of power tools safely.Ability to use line locate equipment to pinpoint underground pipelines.Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.Ability to perform traffic control duties when asked.Ability to acquire and maintain appropriate operator qualifications to perform all job requirements.Ability to use devices such as phones, tablets, computers, and office productivity software.Ability to set and maintain residential and commercial gas service meters.Ability to deal with all contacts in a courteous and patient manner.Ability to prioritize work projects and multi-task.Ability to work with little or no supervision. Ability to perform gas leak investigations under supervision.Ability to perform daily equipment and tool inspections to ensure care, proper maintenance, and safety.Ability to work after hours, respond to emergencies, perform on-call duties, or come in at a moment’s notice when called.Physical DemandsThe work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as the usage of hand digging equipment, working outdoors daily in the elements, climbing tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs., crouching, or crawling in confined spaces.Work EnvironmentThe work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions such as working under extreme weather conditions, gaseous atmospheres, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.
