GAS CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN I

CITY OF FAIRHOPE; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fairhope is seeking an entry-level Gas Technician I to work under supervision in gas line installation, repair, and trenching across the service area. The role involves responding to emergencies and assisting the Crew Leader with safety-focused practices.

You will operate gas line equipment, communicate with customers and staff, and participate in pre-employment screenings as required by the department. This position requires physical stamina and reliability for on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver license; must be insurable.
• Able to pass pre-employment background check and initial drug screen.
• Able to work overtime, weekends and respond to emergency calls.
• Willingness to operate hand tools and basic devices used on gas lines.

Responsibilities

• Repair gas line leaks or problems as part of service crews.
• Install residential and commercial gas services and mains.
• Dig gas service line trenches and backfill properly.
• Respond to gas system emergencies as part of the emergency team.
• Interact with the public on job sites in a professional manner.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

English proficiency

Reading instructions

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

Under the daily supervision of the Gas Crew Leader, this employee repairs gas lines, digs gas service line trenches and installs gas services to homes and businesses within the service area. This is an entry-level position in which the employee will work under the close direction of their Crew Leader and Construction Supervisor. The employee may be required to perform such tasks such as, but not limited to: Operating equipment utilized in gas line installation and repair, responding to emergency or hazardous situations, responding to information requests or general questions from the public. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screenings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Line Repair. Repairs gas as part of gas line service crews. As a Technician I, works under close direction of the Crew Leader.

1. Repairs gas line leaks or other problems.
2. Ensures line repairs have been properly performed through work inspections.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Line Installation and maintenance. Install various sizes of gas lines within the department’s service area according to company procedures.

1. Installs residential andcommercialgas services.
2. Ensures that line installations have been properly performed through work inspections.
3. Installs gas main distribution lines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Line Trenching. Opens gas service line trenches utilizing ditching methods such as shovels or various types of mechanized equipment.

1. Uses ditching equipment to open service line or gas main trenches for installation of new gas lines.
2. Ensures new service or main trenches are properly dug and backfilled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Emergency Response. Responds to gas system emergencies as part of designated emergency response team.

1. Responds to gas system emergencies as part of a designated emergency response team.
2. Serves in a supporting and assisting role for emergency response team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Public Relations. Responds to questions or information requests from the public when on job sites.

1. Responds to all public requests for information or assistanceand refers these requests to the proper sources in a professional and courteous manner.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned, including special events.

1. Possess a high school diploma or GED.
2. Possess a current driver license; must be insurable.
3. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and an initial drug screen.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Can be acquired on the job

1. *Knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
2. *Knowledge of service area geography, street, and road systems.
3. *Knowledge of municipal gas service systems and operations.
4. *Knowledge of gas line repair and installation techniques and procedures.
5. Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
6. Ability to prepare reports using correct English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
7. Ability to understand verbal supervisory instructions.
8. Ability to effectively communicate internally, both orally and in writing.
9. Ability to attend training programs or obtain additional certifications for professional development, whether through travel or local.
10. Ability to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
11. Ability to use basic hand tools required to complete job tasks.
12. Ability to use devices such as tablets, computers, phones.
13. Ability to work overtime, weekends and respond to emergency calls.
14. Ability to operate a vehicle and respond when called upon in a timely manner.

Physical Demands

This work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent usage of hand digging equipment, working outdoors daily in the elements, climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs., crouching, or crawling in confined spaces.

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 such as working under extreme weather conditions, gaseous atmospheres, or situations where conditions cannot be controlled.