Gas Crew Leader

City of Lexington; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lexington is seeking a Gas Crew Leader to supervise and participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas distribution facilities. This role focuses on coordinating crews, ensuring safety, and delivering reliable utility services for the community.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, six years in gas facility operations, and six months of supervisory experience, plus a valid NC Class A CDL or transferable CDL.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in construction, maintenance, and operations of a natural gas facility.
• Six months of supervisory experience.
• Valid NC Class A CDL or transferable out-of-state CDL with driving record acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and participate in installation, maintenance and repair of natural gas distribution facilities.
• Lead crews and ensure safe, efficient field operations in all weather.
• Schedule work and coordinate with other utility teams as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

On-call ability

Weather resilience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Gas Line Fusion Certification

Natural Gas Career Development Program or Operator Qualification Plan

NC Class A CDL (or out-of-state transfer within 60 days)

Job description

Gas Crew Leader

• Type:Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:$52,790 - $65,998 Annually, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date:08/31/2026 3:40 PM
• Deadline to Apply:09/21/2026

The City of Lexington is seeking a Gas Crew Leaverto join our team of utility professionals. The Crew Leader performs difficult skilled work in planning, coordinating, supervising, and participating in the installation, maintenance, and repair of utility Natural Gasdistribution facilities.

Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Six years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and operations of a natural gas facility
• Six months of supervisory experience
• Valid NC Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) or valid out-of-state Class A CDL with the ability to transfer to NC Class A CDL within sixty days of employment and good driving record
• Gas Line Fusion Certification
• Completion of Natural Gas Career Development Program or the Natural Gas Operator Qualification Plan

Work Schedule

Monday - Thursday 7:00AM - 5:30 PM OR Tuesday - Friday 7:00AM - 5:30 PM. Paid bi-weekly.
Outside work in all weather conditions. On call.

Closing Date

Application and instructions are available here. This position willremainopen until September 21st at 11:59pm.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Citymake semployment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin,ancestry, citizenship status,religion, marital status, disability, military serviceor veteran status,genetic information, or any other classification protected byapplicablefederal, state, and local laws and ordinances.