Field Technician, C&M

ONE Gas, Inc.; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ONE Gas, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Field Operations worker to help with construction, installation, and maintenance of transmission and distribution pipelines. You will load and operate a range of tools, maintain vehicles and equipment, and respond to emergencies while following safety procedures.

Reading maps and blueprints, applying basic math, and using basic computer tools are part of daily duties. CDL eligibility and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manual tools and equipment used in pipeline work.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations (tested).
• Understanding of pipeline construction and maintenance concepts.
• Experience with reading maps, blueprints, and job orders.
• Fluent reading/writing in English.
• Knowledge of plastic fusion and safety procedures.
• Familiarity with basic computer functions and software.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipeline construction, installation, maintenance and removal on transmission and distribution pipelines.
• Load, unload, and operate tools and equipment (wrenches, cutters, hammers, backhoes, gas indicators, etc.).
• Carry out routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment (fueling, lubricants, oil changes, cleaning).
• Investigate customer orders and emergencies (low pressure, leaks, fires).
• Maintain regular attendance; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Tool proficiency

Basic math

Blueprint reading

Plastic fusion

Reading maps

English fluency

Computer basics

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Performs construction and maintenance operating work related to a pipeline system.

Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform pipeline construction, installation, maintenance and removal work on transmission and distribution pipelines.
• Load, unload, and operate tools and equipment including but not limited to:
  • Pipe and crescent wrenches
  • Pipe cutters and threaders
  • Hammers and screwdrivers
  • Picks, shovels, and rakes
  • Air compressors and generators
  • Plastic fusion irons
  • Jackhammers and concrete saws
  • Booms and chains
  • Air compressors and generators
  • Mini and large backhoe
  • Combustible Gas Indicators
  • Tapping equipment
  • No blow equipment
  • Forklift
  • Respirators
  • Oxygen analyzer
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment including but not limited to:
  • Fueling truck and checking fluid levels
  • Applying lubricants
  • Changing oil and filters
  • Cleaning/adjusting tools
• Investigate customer related orders and/or emergency situations including but not limited to:
  • Low Pressure calls
  • Class 1 Leaks
  • Blowing lines
  • Fires/explosions
  • Undetectable lines
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
• Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

None required

Experience

• Knowledge of use, function and maintenance of manual tools and equipment applicable to the position.
• Knowledge of application of basic arithmetic:
  • addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (tested).
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance of transmission and/or distribution pipeline systems.
• Working knowledge and training relative to:
  • Working in excavations and/or confined spaces
  • Basic customer service activities
  • Company and governmental operating/safety procedures
  • Fusing plastic pipe
  • Characteristics of natural gas
• Knowledge in basic computer functions and relevant software.
• Knowledge of plastic fusion.
• Understanding of how to read and interpret maps, atlas pages, blueprints, and job orders.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.
  

Licenses and Certifications

Required applicable driver's license.

Required applicable Operator Qualifications.

Required CDL eligible.

Additional Requirements

• Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds 10-15 times a day; up to 40 pounds 7-10 times a day; over 50 pounds 5-6 times a day.
• Climb into and out of excavations.
• Travel over uneven terrain including but not limited to:
  • Mud
  • Gravel
  • Sand
  • Rocks
  • Ice
  • Snow
• React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
• Smell odorant in natural gas.
• Detect and react to warning signals at work sites.
• Able to operate tools and equipment required.
• Communicate and/or exchange information and instructions including use of company two-way radio and/or company cell phones.
• Peripheral vision and accurate depth perception.
• Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.
  

This job description is meant as a guideline for employees of ONE Gas, Inc. It is not a definitive or exhaustive description and consequently may not include all tasks or functions related to the position. This document does not create, and is not part of, an employment contract. Please note the position may change to meet the changing requirements of the business. Employees may be assigned duties either, in addition to or instead of, those set out in this document and the position is subject to further changes at management’s discretion.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10369
• Job Category Field Operations
• Posting Date 09/30/2026, 06:22 PM
• Apply Before 10/09/2026, 05:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time