What are the responsibilities and job description for the GAS CREW LEADER position at City of Fairhope, AL?

Salary : $23.48 - $31.99 Hourly

Location : Fairhope, AL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : FHP00150

Department : Public Utilities

Division : Gas

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

Under the supervision of the Gas Superintendent, this employee installs gas main and service lines for residential and commercial customers, lays out gas service plans for new developments, performs skilled welding and fusion operations associated with gas line installation, and landscapes gas line installation sites following project work. This job involves providing leadership for gas work crews in the performance of specific tasks or job assignments. The employee operates equipment associated with gas line installation, including trucks, trenchers, and backhoes. This job is considered safety-sensitive is subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screenings.

Essential Functions

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 a reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION : Crew Leadership. Employee provides leadership for Gas Department work crews in the performance of a range of tasks and duties.

Serves as work crew leader for Gas Department employees involved in the performance of specific assignments or tasks.
Makes job assignments for work crew members and monitors job performance.
Reports job and task accomplishments to Gas Superintendent; notes any job performance problems to the Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION : Performs Welding and Other Procedures Used to Install Gas Lines. Installs gas service lines throughout the service area for residential and commercial customers.

Installs gas lines (main and service lines) within the Gas Department service area.

Plots or lays out gas line service plans for new developments.

Landscapes gas line installation site and areas following project completion.

Performs skilled welding and fusion tasks associated with gas line installation and construction.

Observes all established safety regulations and precautions when installing gas lines and welding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION : Equipment Operation. Operates equipment utilized in installing gas service lines.

Operates equipment such as trucks, trenchers and backhoes used to install gas service lines.

Monitors all equipment for needed repairs or maintenance.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTION :

Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess a high school diploma or GED; prefer high school or post-high school training in gas pipe welding / fusion.

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in gas line installation and welding.

Possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or be able to obtain this license within six (6) months of employment; must be insurable.

Ability to travel to attend training programs or workshops.

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and an initial drug screen.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Can be acquired on the job)

Knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Knowledge of City geography, roads, streets, and gas service system.

Knowledge of welding procedures and techniques associated with installing gas service lines.

Knowledge of heavy equipment operation.

Communication skills to effectively communicate internally, both orally and in writing.

Verbal skills to effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisors.

Math skills to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

Ability to acquire and maintain appropriate operator qualifications to perform all job requirements.

Ability to operate equipment associated with gas line installation projects.

Ability to perform skilled welding / fusion operations.

Ability to maintain professional attitude.

Ability to use a telephone.

Ability to deal with all contacts in a courteous and patient manner.

Ability to work with little or no supervision.

Ability to drive.

Physical Demands

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs., crouching, or crawling in restricted areas.

Work Environment

The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., working at great heights under extreme weather conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.

The City of Fairhope offers a wide variety of benefits to regular full-time employees.

As a regular full-time employee with the City, you are eligible to enjoy the following benefits :

Affordable Health Insurance

Affordable Vision Insurance

Affordable Dental Insurance

Employer paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Symbol Health Solutions

Discounted membership at Fairhope Recreation & Fitness Center

Discounted Quail Creek Green Fees

Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Dependent Care Account

Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA)

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

City approved paid Holidays

Regular Part Time employees who work 29 hours per week participate in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA)

Symbol Health Solutions is contingent upon enrollment in the City health insurance.

Salary : $23 - $32

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