Utility Gas Technician

A resume alone will not be considered for any posted position.

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WWW.WILLSTONFL.ORG

A RESUME WILL WITHOUT AN APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

JOB FUNCTION/ PURPOSE:

The Utility Gas Technician performs responsible skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair and maintenance of natural gas lines and appurtenances. Work is performed under the supervision of the Supervisor of Natural Gas Operations and other skilled employees and is evaluated through observation and review of records for adherence to standard trade and safety practices, as well as customer satisfaction.

. EXAMPLES OF WORK

This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower-level duties may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Servicing the natural gas distribution system needs and responding to customer requests.

· Work involves considerable direct customer service duties involving meter and service installation.

· Pipeline locating, natural gas odor investigation and high/low consumption investigation.

· Connecting and disconnecting natural gas services.

· Valve maintenance and cathodic protection inspections.

· Conducting surveys to determine cathodic protection readings and checking and recording odorization points.

· Considerable construction and maintenance work in installing and repairing natural gas main and service lines, meters, excavating to proper depth, fusing pipes and related tasks.

· Employees are subject to on-call and call-back work.

· Participates as part of a crew and if required acts as a crew leader to construct, repair and maintain natural gas mains and service lines, fuses pipe, and locates underground natural gas lines.

· Paints meter sets and regulator stations.

· Installs stops and makes taps on pressurized steel/plastic natural gas lines.

· Reads and record charts at regulator stations.

· Sets regulator pressures and relief valves at stations.

· Applies wraps/coatings to ground lines above/below.

· Locates underground natural gas lines, paints meter sets & regulator stations.

· Inspects contractor installations of gas pipe and fusion joints.

· Sets up work zone and completes work orders and makes drawings of service lines, valves, and other system appurtenance locations.

· Operates Excavator/Backhoe, Trencher, boring equipment and Tapping & Stopping machines.

· Periodic classes given to enhance job knowledge and skills.

· BYOD-Employee will be required to bring your own cell phone device for work purposes.

NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This employee performs any other tasks essential to the Natural Gas Division and /or City needs, deemed necessary by supervision, in a professional manner.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

· Valid Driver’s License Required.

· Florida Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire.

· CDL-B Permit in General Knowledge, Skills, and Air Brakes-Within 90 Days of Employment.

· CDL Class B License-Within 180 Days of Employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS. AND ABILITIES

• Must have the ability to make changes in daily routine to accommodate service demand.
• Must have the ability to use independent judgement.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to meet deadlines.
• Accurate record keeping of daily field work is mandatory.
• Fundamental knowledge of the proper use of hand tools
• Ability to learn repetitive tasks quickly.
• Ability to detect and avoid hazardous conditions in the workplace.
• Ability to work professionally with Department Heads, representatives of other agencies, other employees, and the public.
• Ability to maintain security and confidentiality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

· Must have at least 1 year of experience.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

The employee must reside within 45 minutes of City Hall (50 NW Main Street) using a mapping program.

ASSIGNED CITY VEHICLE

· Only when assigned.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIORNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS: Physical and dexterity refers to the requirement for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Requires medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, pushing, and raising objects and involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Environmental hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

The job may risk exposure to extreme heat and/or cold, bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, vibrations, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals and explosives.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sensory ability refers to hearing, sight, touch, taste, and smell required by the job.

The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

During periods when the City Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Williston, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.

COMPLETION OF APPLICATION:

Applicants will be given credit only for information provided in response to the announcement and included on the completed application. Applications should include at least ten (10) years of work experience on the application (if applicable). No additional information will be solicited or considered by this office; therefore, individuals who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience. Applicants will not automatically be given credit based on their position or title.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check and drug screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.91 - $27.19 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $27