Gas Maintenance Technician

City of Richmond•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Utilities Gas Distribution Division is seeking several qualified Gas Maintenance Technicians to work within the Richmond Gas Works division of the Department of Public Utilities. This class installs, maintains and repairs gas pipelines. Work may include: responding to and repairing emergency gas leaks; locating existing underground pipes; installing gas pipes; performing routine inspections and maintenance of gas lines, valves and pipes; inspecting work vehicles; and performing Operational Qualification (OQ) testing. Duties include but are not limited to Responding to work orders for reports of broken or leaking gas lines and requests for shutdowns to determine the threat to public safety; Making gas lien repairs in accordance to established Operation Maintenance Procedures; Locating the City of Richmond’s underground utilities in the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield and Henrico; Completing and passing all Operators Qualification tasks. This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.

Requirements

Requires High School diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training.
One year of related experience
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
None required

Nice To Haves

Candidate must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License
Experience installing or repairing gas lines (residential or commercial)
At least one (1) year of plumbing or pipefitting work and/or equivalent combination of experience working on gas lines
Experience breaking or cutting asphalt, concrete and earth during the installation, excavation and servicing of pipeline systems and components
Experience with filling holes
Experience with reading Gas/GIS map system
Familiarity with Miss Utility of Virginia

Responsibilities

Responding to work orders for reports of broken or leaking gas lines and requests for shutdowns to determine the threat to public safety
Making gas lien repairs in accordance to established Operation Maintenance Procedures
Locating the City of Richmond’s underground utilities in the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield and Henrico
Completing and passing all Operators Qualification tasks