Entry-Level Gas Field Technician NY

Southern Cross, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Cross, LLC is seeking an Entry-Level Gas Fusion Inspection Technician to inspect and validate polyethylene pipe fusion work on gas distribution systems in and around Tarrytown, Bronx and Manhattan, NY.

You will document inspection results, maintain logs, schedule work, follow safety rules, and interact professionally with clients while using hand tools and maps to navigate busy urban areas.

Starting pay is $24.00/hour with raises after 60 and 180 days, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Technical aptitude and ability to read maps; field technicians must navigate congested urban areas.
• Adept at using hand tools and equipment.
• Must have good driving record and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect butt fusion, electrofusion, and socket fusion joints for quality and compliance.
• Document inspection results, maintain logs and prepare reports.
• Identify defects or non-compliant work and recommend corrective actions.
• Follow all safety rules and organizational policies.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Read maps

Hand tools

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

What You Will Do

The Gas Fusion Inspection Technician is responsible for inspecting and validating polyethylene (PE) pipe fusion work on gas distribution systems. This role ensures all fusion joints meet required safety, quality, and regulatory standards, helping maintain the integrity of gas infrastructure.

Southern Cross has immediate openings for Entry-Level Technicians that will be in areas in/around Tarrytown, Bronx and Manhattan, NY to include all boroughs.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage daily assigned tasks for safety, quality, and efficiency to exceed customer expectations
• Inspect butt fusion, electrofusion, and socket fusion joints for quality and compliance
• Document inspection results, maintain logs and prepare reports
• Identify defects or non-compliant work and recommend corrective actions
• Schedule and plan work efficiently
• Follow all safety rules
• Follow organizational policies and procedures
• Keep Operator Qualifications current
• Interact with the public, client's customers, and client's personnel professionally, respectfully, and cordially
• Accurately complete task reports and work-related reports in a timely manner
• Protect, inspect, and maintain assigned equipment and vehicle

Education and Experience: Technical aptitude and past/former technical training is a plus Computer and Smart Phone literate Field Technicians must be able to read maps and navigate congested areas in large cities Adept at using hand tools and equipment

Requirements:

• All Field Technicians are Required to successfully pass all Operator Qualification training, and testing pertaining to meter work/meter reading to proceed with employment.
• High school diploma or GED
• Must have a good driving record and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Good vision with or without correction.
• Physically able to bend, squat and move heavy objects and use a pipe wrench and other hand tools and to lift and reach overhead

Work hours will vary depending on client needs and will include weekends, holidays, overnight assignments and rotating shifts

What You Will Earn

Compensation: Starting Pay of $24.00/hour. There are also .50 cent raises after 60 days and 180 days.

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, 401K, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Professional Development & Training, and many more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Build Your Career with Sparus

At Sparus, we empower people to grow and make a difference, regardless of their role. As a leading provider of field, technical and professional utility services in North America, we help gas, electric, water and other infrastructure partners maintain safe, reliable systems. Our teams bring deep expertise in inspection, metering, locating, damage prevention, construction management and program delivery, keeping essential systems reliable and communities connected. What drives us is simple: excellence and people. Our success comes from a culture built on safety, accountability and continuous learning. We invest in our people so they can grow their skills, advance their careers, and help build a stronger, more resilient future. If you're motivated, ready for new challenges and want to join a team that's making a real impact, explore our current opportunities and see where a career with Sparus can take you.

Sparus delivers field, technical and professional services through its operating entities: Sparus Utility Services, Sparus Technical Services, The Spear Group, Southern Cross, TruCheck, Allegiant, OneVision, United Locating Services and NAFS.