GAS FIELD TECHNICIAN I-III
About The Position
Under general direction, performs State and Federal compliance activities and meter installations associated with the delivery of natural gas to gas utility customers; surveys for leaks; operates, paints, inspects, maintains, monitors, repairs, installs, troubleshoots, and removes natural gas distribution valves, pressure regulators, controls, commercial/industrial meter set assemblies, and other pipeline facilities; investigates and repairs leaks on gas distribution pipeline facilities; responds to, locates, and marks Underground Service Alert requests; writes reports of work performed and prepares reports on daily, weekly, and monthly metering information; reads and interprets sketches or diagrams of pipe system layouts; and performs other related duties as assigned. This is not an inclusive list of duties. Additional examples of duties are detailed in the Human Resources approved Gas Field Technician I-III class specification.
Requirements
- Two years of experience as a Gas Construction Worker II or Gas Field Service Representative II or equivalent position.
- Knowledge of natural gas pipeline distribution systems
- Knowledge of industry standards and principles for construction, installation, repair or maintenance of natural gas distribution systems
- Ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to enter confined spaces
- Ability to work from heights
- Ability to operate a computer, tablet, or other electronic devices
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations
- Willingness and ability to work an alternative work schedule, overtime, weekends, holidays, irregular hours, and be on-call, as needed.
- A Department Operator Qualification certification for the tasks relating to the job assignment (i.e. Corrosion Control, Leak Survey, Telemetry, Underground Service Alert Response, or Valves and/or Regulator Station Maintenance) must be obtained prior to passing probation and maintained as a condition of employment.
- Subject to the Federal Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Anti-Drug & Alcohol Misuse/Prevention Program.
- Valid California motor vehicle operator's license.
- Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts and or certificate, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Nice To Haves
- bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
Responsibilities
- Performs State and Federal compliance activities and meter installations associated with the delivery of natural gas to gas utility customers
- Surveys for leaks
- Operates, paints, inspects, maintains, monitors, repairs, installs, troubleshoots, and removes natural gas distribution valves, pressure regulators, controls, commercial/industrial meter set assemblies, and other pipeline facilities
- Investigates and repairs leaks on gas distribution pipeline facilities
- Responds to, locates, and marks Underground Service Alert requests
- Writes reports of work performed and prepares reports on daily, weekly, and monthly metering information
- Reads and interprets sketches or diagrams of pipe system layouts
- Performs other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Administration of Economic Programs
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
