Natural Gas Operator - Public Works Department

Jo Daviess County, IL; Deming (NM); Vor Ort; USD 20.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

PERA Retirement

36-hour work week

Zusammenfassung

City of Deming is hiring a Natural Gas Operator in the Public Works Department. The role requires operating gas equipment, meters, and regulator stations, with responsibilities including monitoring mercaptan levels and ensuring safety compliance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 5–7 years of related experience, plus the ability to pass pre-employment screenings and certifications. Applicants should have NM driver’s license and willingness to travel for training.

Qualifikationen

• HSD or GED with five to seven years of related experience and/or training.
• Working knowledge of natural gas systems and installation practices.
• Ability to operate natural gas and construction equipment safely and effectively.

Aufgaben

• Operate and maintain natural gas equipment and meters in the city system.
• Regulate low- and high-pressure gas regulator stations and monitor mercaptan levels.
• Install and replace meters and meter faces; troubleshoot issues as directed.
• Attend required training and NMPRC/PHMSA operator qualification sessions.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of natural gas systems

Safety standards

Manual labor

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HDPE fusing machine

Backhoe

Gas meter equipment

Jobbeschreibung

City of Deming Job Vacancy Announcement

Natural Gas Operator, Range 11, $17.36/hr.

Open until Filled

The City of Deming is seeking qualified applicants for regular, full time Natural Gas Operator, located in the Public Works Department. Position requires a valid State of New Mexico driver's license and good driving record; previous department-related work experience is preferred. Employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining all required certifications.

This is skilled work within the operation of the natural gas department. Equipment used may include but is not limited to HDPE fusing machine, including the installation of Tee's, taps and couplings, effectively operate methane detection equipment (CGI, RMLD), backhoe, and utility trucks. A Natural Gas Operator is required to know, understand and regulate low-pressure and high-pressure natural gas regulator stations, replace residential and commercial meters and meter faces; troubleshoot, repair and replace cathodic protection for steel gas lines; know, understand, and regulate mercaptan levels in the City's system including addition of mercaptan as needed; know, understand and perform correct meter turn-on and pressure dial test procedures, inspect appliances for code issues and turn off gas meters due to nonconforming appliances, and turn-on and turn-off gas service as directed by the Utility Billing department. Operator is required to attend yearly classes on electrofusion and NMPRC/PHMSA operator qualification training and attend as directed NM8 l 1 trainings to include out of town travel on City time.

Natural Gas Operator is required to understand and operate a laptop for communication with the City Utility Billing Department to include tracking and reporting turn-ons/turn-offs, call out on possible leaks and meter reading as requested. Work includes servicing the natural gas specific equipment and making repairs as needed, when possible.

Employees are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of natural gas related equipment used in construction and maintenance activities. The operation of this equipment requires considerable manipulative skill, including ability to perform specialized tasks for which equipment is designed.

Operator may be required to perform semi-skilled laboring tasks during slack or seasonal periods.

Supervision is received from a supervisor who assigns and inspects work in progress. Employee may occasionally oversee a small group of unskilled workers. Employees may be required to respond to

Individuals offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment physical, drug test and

background check.

Benefits included if offered employment:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• PERA Retirement (Public Employees Retirement Association)
• 36-hour work week, with paid lunch break (dependent on schedule of department)

Applicant shall possess:

• High school diploma or GED and five to seven years of related experience and/or training.
• Working knowledge of natural gas systems, equipment, operator qualifications, and industry practices related to maintenance and installation.
• Knowledge of safety standards, operating procedures, and hazard prevention for natural gas and construction equipment (e.g., backhoe, trencher).
• Ability to operate natural gas and construction-related equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to perform sustained manual labor in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to read and write and follow technical instructions.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license; ability to manage deadlines and perform effectively in high pressure environments.

MICHELLE C SHILLITO, MAYOR AARON SERA, ADMINISTRATOR

Phone [phone], ext. 116 - Fax [phone]

POPULATION 14,758

"EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"