Gas Maintenance Technician: Field Service & Safety

City-of-Richmond,-Va; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richmond Gas Works is seeking multiple Gas Maintenance Technicians to install, maintain, and repair gas pipelines in the Richmond area. You will respond to gas leaks, locate underground lines, and perform OQ testing to ensure safety and compliance.

This essential role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience. A Virginia driver’s license is preferred, with experience in gas line work and pipefitting advantageous.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training.
• One year of related experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Responsibilities

• Responding to work orders for reports of broken or leaking gas lines and requests for shutdowns to determine the threat to public safety.
• Making gas line repairs in accordance to established Operation Maintenance Procedures.
• Locating the City of Richmond’s underground utilities in the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield and Henrico.
• Completing and passing all Operators Qualification tasks.

Skills

Gas line repair

Hazmat/PPE

Pipeline inspection

Heavy machinery

Verbal/written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

GIS mapping

Miss Utility of Virginia

Job description

City of Richmond Gas Works is seeking multiple Gas Maintenance Technicians to install, maintain, and repair gas pipelines in the Richmond area. You will respond to gas leaks, locate underground lines, and perform OQ testing to ensure safety and compliance.

This essential role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of related experience. A Virginia driver’s license is preferred, with experience in gas line work and pipefitting advantageous.