Gas Construction Technician - Forney, Tx

CoServ•Forney, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gas Construction Technician works as part of a construction crew, assists with emergency response repairs, and supports daily gas construction and maintenance functions. Work is frequently performed on or near pressurized natural gas lines and requires appropriate skills, safe work practices, and adherence to established procedures. The position may range from Trainee to Operations Technician, with placement based on skill level assessed through indoor and outdoor interviews. If selected, the hiring manager determines placement within CoServ’s Gas Construction Employee Development Program. The technician installs and maintains CoServ’s gas system, including mains, residential and commercial services, and related equipment; responds to damaged gas mains, services, and equipment; helps operate and maintain measuring and district regulator stations; and pinpoints gas leaks. The role uses utility vehicles, machinery, hand tools, power tools, and specialized natural gas industry equipment. It also participates in emergency response, the construction on-call rotation, call-outs, and other duties as directed. The role requires outdoor work in varied weather and environmental conditions, sometimes in rough terrain, deep excavations, and potentially hazardous situations involving natural gas. The technician must follow applicable safety standards, CoServ procedures, and information security policies, complete project documentation, maintain required qualifications and certifications, and attend training and safety meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Demonstrate proficiency and job knowledge to advance within the Employee Development Program through competency assessment and/or performance evaluation.
Use Microsoft Office, IBM Maximo, and iVue.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and reasoning skills.
Understand and follow CoServ maps, the safety handbook, work orders, and staking sheets.
Ability to learn CoServ’s service area and distribution system.
Reside within a 20-minute response time of CoServ’s gas service area.
Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with a tanker endorsement.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and perform the physical activities described for the role.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather and environmental conditions, in deep excavations and shoring equipment, and in potentially hazardous conditions.
Ability to work extended hours as needed or directed and perform call-out duties.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL.
First Aid and CPR.
Fusion Qualification.
Operator Qualifications (OQ).
Competent Person Training.

Responsibilities

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and other safety equipment as necessary.
Follow OSHA requirements, CoServ specifications and safety procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local standards.
Install and maintain CoServ’s gas system, including mains, residential and commercial services, and related equipment.
Respond to damaged gas mains, services, or equipment.
Assist with installing, maintaining, and operating measuring stations, district regulator stations, and related equipment.
Pinpoint gas leaks.
Operate utility vehicles and machinery, including DOT trucks, trailers, backhoes, excavators, and other specialized natural gas industry machinery.
Assist in Emergency Response Program situations.
Use hand and power tools, including combustible gas indicators (CGI), Squeeze Tools, Flame Pack, and other specialized natural gas industry tools.
Participate in the Construction on-call rotation and perform call-out duties.
Man a fire extinguisher when working around live or blowing gas.
Read company maps and understand gas feeds.
Follow CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures, and guidelines, and report unsafe practices to a supervisor.
Follow CoServ Information Security Handbook policies, procedures, and guidelines, and report suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.
Complete required documentation for construction and maintenance projects.
Receive training as directed by the Crew Supervisor and attend CoServ Academy training as required.
Obtain and maintain Company Operator Qualifications (OQs), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Fit Test, and Poly Fusion certification as applicable.
Attend regularly scheduled safety meetings and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
Maintain a daily timesheet.
Perform other duties as directed.
Work outdoors in all weather and environmental conditions, including rough terrain, heavy underbrush, and uneven soil.
Lift at least 50 pounds and bend, stoop, squat, kneel, or crouch as needed.
Drive a company vehicle and operate office equipment such as a computer, telephone, and copier.
Work extended hours as needed or directed and in deep excavations and inside shoring equipment.
Wear a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for short periods.
Work in potentially hazardous conditions caused by accidental natural gas releases and in areas where pets, wildlife, poison oak, poison ivy, or insect stings may be present.