What are the responsibilities and job description for the GAS INSPECTOR position at City of Fairhope, AL?
Salary : $18.72 - $25.50 Hourly
Location : Fairhope, AL
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : FHP00151
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 performs gas service inspections for residential and commercial customers in the service area. The employee inspects residential and commercial gas service meter installations, ensures service truck is completely stocked and responds to gas service emergency calls. Prepares service inspection reports for leaks or other problems. Operates equipment associated with gas line and gas meter service installation and inspection. 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 : Gas Line and Meter Inspection. Inspects commercial and residential gas lines and meters for proper operation; ensures lines and meters are fully safe for service.
- Inspects gas lines and meters to determine all installation or service procedures have been followed and that lines and meters are safe to operate.
- Ensures all gas lines and meters installed conform to established regulations or codes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION : Equipment Operation. Operates heavy equipment associated with gas line and meter installation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION : Prepares Reports. Prepares reports concerning gas leaks or other problems.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTION :
Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Demands
The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; recurring lifting moderately heavy items such as record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.
Work Environment
The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals, etc. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves or shields.
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 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)
Salary : $19 - $26
