Gas Technician Apprentice

Borough of Chambersburg; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Borough of Chambersburg is seeking a Gas Utility Worker at the Utility Service Center, 80 South Franklin Street. The role involves operating equipment, constructing gas distribution lines, repairing and maintaining gas facilities, and assisting Gas Technicians.

You will work underground and be involved in safety-sensitive tasks. Qualified candidates should have 2+ years in underground utility construction or related fields, a valid driver's license with a clean record, and must obtain CDL A

Qualifications

• Two or more years experience in plumbing, heating, underground utility construction and/or natural gas field.
• Experience with backhoe preferred.
• Must have valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license with 3 years clean driving history and be insurable.
• CDL A license or obtain within six months of employment.
• In good physical condition due to frequent digging and handling of tools.
• Willingness to take training to develop knowledge and skills regarding equipment operation and gas industry.
• Must be able to qualify under DOT/OPS OQ requirements.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment, including backhoe and power tools.
• Lay and construct underground gas distribution lines and fuel lines.
• Install valves, regulators, meters and allied devices; tap gas lines and diagnose leaks.
• Assist Gas Technicians in connections and inspections for safe installation.
• Report unusual conditions and maintain safety compliance and vehicle/tool maintenance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Backhoe experience

Underground utility construction

Plumbing and heating

Teamwork

Safety awareness

DOT/OPS OQ readiness

Tools

Backhoe

Job description

GRADE: 4

RATE OF PAY: $28.90 per hour

PLACE OF WORK: Utility Service Center, 80 South Franklin Street

HOURS OF WORK: General hours 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 1

TYPE OF WORK

Perform a wide variety of equipment operations, constructing natural gas facilities, repair and maintenance of gas transmission, distribution, service, and fuel lines. Assists Gas Technicians in performing a normal range of servicing, maintenance, and repair of somewhat limited variety of residential, commercial, and small industrial gas consuming devices. Subject to emergency calls.

Work from orders, directions, complaints, or as directed. Operate vehicles, construction equipment, compressor, various air tools, various precision measuring, testing equipment and instruments, various portable power tools, concrete saw, hand tools, and special purpose tools and equipment. Use various manufacturer’s instructions, handbooks, and other available data.

Lay and construct a variety of underground gas distribution lines, service lines, and fuel lines. Much of this work will be done by hand digging with a shovel. Install a variety of valves, regulators, and controls, and install meters and allied devices. Tap gas lines, repair leaks, and diagnose less complex problems. Assist Gas Technician in connecting and disconnecting gas consuming appliances and inspecting for safe installation, operation and proper piping, done by others as assigned. Reports to Gas Supervisor, works under Lead Gas Technician and Gas Technicians.

Detect and report to proper supervision any unusual condition, difficulties, malfunctions or other matters. Properly protect work areas and obey all Federal and Borough safety rules and regulations. Ensure proper maintenance of trucks, tools, equipment, and work materials, and maintain good, clean working order.

Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Physical condition will permit activities including, but not limited to lifting 50 lbs., stooping, driving and working under severely adverse conditions and temperatures. Experience with a backhoe is preferable. Establish and maintain good working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Should have two or more years experience in the plumbing, heating, underground utility construction and or natural gas field. Subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without an accommodation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license, 3 years clean driving history, and be insurable in the independent opinion of the Borough's motor vehicle insurance underwriter, in order to be eligible for this position.
• Must have and retain CDL A license or obtain within six months of employment.
• Must be in good physical condition due to frequent digging with a shovel and moderate lifting and handling of tools, equipment and materials.
• Must have over 2 years experience in underground utility construction, the gas industry or equivalent, i.e. plumbing and heating.
• Must be willing to take training to develop knowledge and skills regarding equipment operation and gas industry.
• Must be able to qualify under DOT/OPS OQ requirements.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of the Borough of Chambersburg to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or national origin or any other trait protected by Pennsylvania or federal law

NOTE

This description is the present overview of the job, is subject to change by the employer and is to be used as a temporary management guide to performance.

TO PERSONNEL OFFICER

If you have any questions, contact Sophia Suarez in Personnel at 717-251-2462.