Gas Service Technician, Gas

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Disability and life insurance

Vacation leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness clinic

Job summary

City of Alexandria is seeking a Gas Service Technician in Alexandria, LA. The role involves supervising meter service work, testing and repairing gas distribution equipment, and handling emergency 24-hour call-outs. A high school diploma or GED plus 3 years of related experience is required.

Must have a valid driver's license and obtain state licenses and OPS certifications as required. 40-hour workweek with overtime possible.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of gas distribution lines, meters and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and performs meter service work: installs, maintains, tests, repairs, adjusts, and inspects regulators, reliefs, control valves, meters, and stations; turns on gas and lights pilots; turns meters on/off as directed by work orders; maintains and updates records and reports on repairs.
• Provides customer service; contacts customers regarding meter problems; explains tests and repairs performed to remedy problems; discusses billing problems.
• Maintains required inventory; ensures materials are available; cleans and maintains shop area and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Record keeping

Field work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Gas Service Technician

Annual Salary Range: $33,219.89 - $49,829.83 Grade: 19

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and performs meter service work: installs, maintains, tests, repairs, adjusts, and inspects regulators, reliefs, control valves, meters, and stations; turns on gas and lights pilots; turns meters on/off as directed by work orders; maintains and updates records and reports on repairs; records meter change-out tickets; repairs meter and gas line leaks in the field.
• Provides customer service; contacts customers regarding meter problems; explains tests and repairs performed to remedy problems; discusses billing problems. Performs work in various weather conditions and is subject to 24-hour call-out for emergency situations.
• Maintains required inventory; ensures that all required materials are available for work to be performed. Cleans and maintains shop area and equipment according to established policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of gas distribution lines, meters and related equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license within one month of hire.Must obtain certifications required from the Office of Pipeline Safety within six months of hire.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week; may work overtime, including holidays and weekends.

Accepting applications:Until Filled

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Civil Service Department

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