UTILITIES PIPELAYER

Thomasville; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal utility provider in Thomasville is seeking a dedicated employee to assist in the installation and maintenance of the City’s natural gas system. Responsibilities include emergency responses to gas calls, installation and maintenance of meter sets, and performing on-call duties. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and good communication skills. This position involves working in various environmental conditions, including outdoor tasks during wet and hot weather.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to complete the operator qualifications mandated by Georgia Public Service Commission.
• Must have basic knowledge of common hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and maintenance of all meter sets.
• First responder to emergency natural gas calls during regular working hours.
• Perform on-call duties after hours as scheduled.
• Assist in the maintenance of building and grounds.
• Assist in the installation on mains and services.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Basic knowledge of hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

This employee is responsible for the assisting installation and maintenance of the City’s natural gas system.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and maintenance of all meter sets.
• First responder to emergency natural gas calls during regular working hours.
• Performs on-call duties after hours as scheduled.
• Assist in the maintenance of building and grounds.
• Assist in the installation on mains and services.
• Assist in the installation and maintenance of AMR’s.
• Assist in the maintenance of Natural Gas regulator stations.
• Assist in the maintenance of the CNG station.
• Makes meter exchanges/regulators and completes clerical work for same.
• Completes natural gas trouble reports and Cityworks work orders.
• Handles spotting Natural gas mains and service lines.
• Makes minor repairs to natural gas mains and service (repair of broken lines, wrapping natural gas mains, etc.).
• Assist in the repairs of natural gas meters and regulators.
• Assist in preventing atmospheric corrosion with painting of meters and above ground piping.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to complete the operator qualifications that is mandated by the Georgia Public Service Commission
• Must have the basic knowledge of common hand tools and the use.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

The environmental working conditions of this position include constantly working in wet surrounds and high temperatures and very frequently working around loud noise, low temperatures and working outside. Also, frequently works around hazardous machinery, low noise, cluttered floor areas and poor ventilation. Occasionally works at night, inside and around dust or fumes.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.