Gas Technician Apprentice

LEXINGTON; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The City of Lexington is hiring a Gas Technician Apprentice I, II, or III to join its team of utility professionals. The role involves construction, installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s natural gas facilities. Training is available for entry-level candidates, with CDL transfer options as needed.

Typical schedule runs Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM or Tuesday-Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. The position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state license with ability to obtain NC license within 60 days of employment and good driving record.
• Four years of experience in skilled gas utility work.
• CDL Class A license or ability to transfer to NC CDL within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, maintain and repair the City’s natural gas facilities.
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled gas utility work as part of the crew.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and on-call rotations.

Skills

Driver's license

Gas utility work

On-call rotation

Education

Four years of experience in skilled gas utility work

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

• Salary/Pay Rate: $35,007 - $41,184 Annually, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date: 08/31/2026 3:10 PM
• Deadline to Apply: 09/21/2026

The City of Lexington is seeking a Gas Technician Apprentice I,II, or III to join our team of utility professionals. This member of the crew is responsible for semi-skilled and/or skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s N atural Gas facilities.

We will train entry level candidates, however experience in the natural gas industry is a definite plus.

Check out the greatbenefits the City has to offer.

• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record
• Valid NC Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) or valid out-of-state Class A CDL with the ability to transfer to NC Class A CDL within sixty days of employment and good driving record
• Four years of experience in skilled gas utility work
• Valid NC Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) or valid out-of-state Class A CDL with the ability to transfer to NC Class A CDL within sixty days of employment and good driving record

Work Schedule

Monday - Thursday 7:00AM - 5:30 PM OR Tuesday - Friday 7:00AM - 5:30 PM. Paidbi-weekly.
Outside work in all weather conditions. On call rotation.

Closing Date

This position will remainopen until September, 21st 2026 at 11:59 pm.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.