Gas General Technician

City-of-Lawrenceville,-G; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lawrenceville in Georgia seeks a hands-on Gas Utility Worker to assist in maintenance and repair of the natural gas system. You will perform site prep, excavations, line locating, and meter installation with a team focused on safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include operating trucks and heavy equipment, building regulator stations, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and a valid Georgia driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of gas utility system maintenance and repair principles.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Stock truck with needed parts, materials, and tools.
• Locate and mark underground gas lines and expose lines to identify dangers.
• Excavate work sites with heavy and light equipment; operate backhoe, dump truck, loaders.
• Build meters and regulate stations; install pipelines and tap connections.
• Perform manual labor with tools; backfill and patch trenches.
• Respond to emergency situations and repair gas leaks.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the work area.

Skills

Safety policies

Gas utility maintenance

Vehicle and equipment use

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Pipe locators

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This position assists in the maintenance and repair of the natural gas utility system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Stocks truck with needed parts, materials, and tools.
• Locates and marks underground gas lines; exposes underground utility lines to identify possible dangers or obstructions.
• Excavates work sites using heavy and light equipment; operates backhoe, dump truck, loaders, etc.
• Builds regulators, meters, and assists in building meter bars as needed.
• Performs manual labor using rakes, shovels, post hole diggers, pipe locators, and heat fusion machines.
• Backfills, compacts, and cold patches holes and trenches.
• Removes brush and trees from rights-of-way.
• Assists with pipeline construction, fitting, and maintenance; installs plastic and steel pipelines; makes tap connections.
• Assists in constructing and installing gas pressure regulation and meter stations.
• Assists with installing new gas services.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Locates and repairs gas leaks.
• Repairs broken or damaged pipelines.
• Paints meter stations.
• Performs warehouse clean up as needed.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of department safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of gas utility system maintenance and repair principles.
• Knowledge of area streets and roads.
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance principles.
• Skills in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Skills in the use of hand and power tools and of specialized gas utility maintenance and repair equipment.
• Skills in problem solving.
• Skills in interpersonal relations.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include county and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related technical duties. Inclement weather and field conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to repair and maintain the gas utility system. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of utility services.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, customers, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in a stockroom, warehouse, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school or equivalent.
• No experience needed.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.