Gas Survey Technician - Waco

Southern Cross, LLC; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

401K

PTO from Day 1

Paid Holidays

Mileage Reimbursement or Company Car

Job summary

Southern Cross, LLC is hiring a full-time Gas Leak Survey Technician to inspect gas lines and determine the origin and severity of leaks. You will be trained to detect, locate, and report leaks to the local gas company, and you may drive a company vehicle or use a personal vehicle during training.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, walking miles daily, and readiness to travel up to 75%. Training is paid and includes safety and quality instruction.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time, including weekends.
• Physically capable of walking several miles daily and lifting 20 lbs.
• Willing to learn training material and pass qualification tests.

Responsibilities

• Inspect gas lines and report leaks to the local gas company.
• Drive company vehicle; may use personal vehicle during training (4–5 weeks).
• Travel up to 75% and work outdoors in diverse environments and weather.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Flexible travel

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Job description

What You Will Do

Southern Cross is hiring for a full-time Gas Leak Survey Technician to inspect gas lines and pipes to determine the origin and severity of a gas leak. As a Gas Leak Survey Technician, you will be trained to detect, locate, and evaluate gas leaks and report leaks to the local gas company. In this position you will drive a company vehicle. However, it may be required to have a reliable personal vehicle during training (typically 4-5 weeks) for daily work use. Training is typically 4-5 weeks (paid), learning how to accurately detect and classify natural gas leaks, walking 5 or more miles per day, working outdoors in all weather conditions and environments i.e.: in and around vehicular traffic, residential and commercial environments, rural environments including: tall grass, uneven walking areas, fields, city sidewalks, alley ways and at times encountering dogs and wildlife.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Must be flexible to travel up to 75% of the time including occasional weekends may be required.
• Ability to fly/drive anywhere in the U.S.
• Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot technology as needed.
• Ability to drive-in all-weather conditions.
• Adhere to all safety and quality policies and procedures.
• Must be able to learn training material in classroom format and/or online courses and be able to pass all qualification tests for this role.

Physical and Additional Requirements

• Bending, crouching, kneeling, and walking several miles per day
• Carry a minimum of 20 lbs. of equipment
• Be able to effectively communicate with customers in a courteous manner displaying excellent customer service and perform other duties as assigned
• Observe and follow all company/client procedures
• Be available for overtime (which may include weekends)
• Be comfortable using computers/technology

What You Will Earn

Starting pay is $20.25 per hour to start with an increase of .50 cents at 60 and 180 days.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan & 401K
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) starting Day 1
• Paid Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement or a Company Vehicle

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sparus Holdings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EEO Statement Sparus Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

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Build Your Career with Sparus

At Sparus, we empower people to grow and make a difference, regardless of their role. As a leading provider of field, technical and professional utility services in North America, we help gas, electric, water and other infrastructure partners maintain safe, reliable systems. Our teams bring deep expertise in inspection, metering, locating, damage prevention, construction management and program delivery, keeping essential systems reliable and communities connected. What drives us is simple: excellence and people. Our success comes from a culture built on safety, accountability and continuous learning. We invest in our people so they can grow their skills, advance their careers, and help build a stronger, more resilient future. If you’re motivated, ready for new challenges and want to join a team that’s making a real impact, explore our current opportunities and see where a career with Sparus can take you.

Sparus delivers field, technical and professional services through its operating entities: Sparus Utility Services, Sparus Technical Services, The Spear Group, Southern Cross, TruCheck, Allegiant, OneVision, United Locating Services and NAFS.