Gas Service Tech 1

City of Lebanon • Lebanon, TN

2d • $21

About The Position

The Gas Service Tech 1 receives daily tickets to transfer and change out gas meters for new and existing customers. The position troubleshoots metering and billing complaints and relocates gas meters for customers. The employee also assists a crew with gas-line construction, repair, and maintenance and may perform duties of a Utility Worker as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive or security position.

The role requires work outdoors in varying weather and around moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, vibration, and loud noise. Occasional work may involve precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, or electrical-shock risks. Physical duties include handling tools and controls, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be provided as described in the posting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license with a clear driving record; candidates without a valid Tennessee license must obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of equipment operating principles and hazards and safety precautions common to vehicular equipment operations.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment operating principles.
• Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to observe proper safety precautions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions at excavation sites.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily tickets to transfer and change out gas meters for new and existing customers.
• Troubleshoot metering and billing complaints and relocate gas meters for customers.
• Assist a crew with digging ditches, laying pipe, and repairing and maintaining gas lines.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards.
• Perform some or all duties of a Utility Worker when required or assigned.
• Install, remove, and transfer meters.
• Turn gas service on and off.
• Assist with traffic control at work sites by flagging when required or assigned.
• Repair or assist in repairing gas leaks.
• Read gas meters for accuracy.
• Operate light equipment such as shovels and picks.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays.
• 18 PTO days during the first year, increasing to 23 days after the first year, with additional increases based on years of service.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Pension/401(k) hybrid retirement plan through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED