Gas Service Technician (On-Call) — Field & Meter Expert

Gulfshoresal; Alexandria, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Short/long-term disability

Life insurance

Sick leave

Vacation leave

11 paid holidays

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness clinic

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking skilled Gas Service Technicians to maintain and repair gas lines and meters in Central Louisiana. Work includes installing and testing equipment, responding to emergencies, and providing customer service on meter issues.

A valid Louisiana driver’s license is required, with Class D certification within six months of hire. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, sick and vacation leave, holidays, retirement options, and tuition reimbursement.

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.

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.

Job description

The City of Alexandria is seeking skilled Gas Service Technicians to maintain and repair gas lines and meters in Central Louisiana. Work includes installing and testing equipment, responding to emergencies, and providing customer service on meter issues.

A valid Louisiana driver’s license is required, with Class D certification within six months of hire. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, sick and vacation leave, holidays, retirement options, and tuition reimbursement.