Gas Tech in Training

Inframark•Warner Robins, GA

About The Position

This entry-level position supports natural gas distribution and service through tasks such as locating and painting meters, basic leak investigations, maintenance, and general labor. The employee assists with installation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas services and works both above and below ground in all weather. The role involves customer and public interaction, maintaining service and repair records, using electronic devices, reading meters and gauges, and helping turn gas service on or off. The work may expose the employee to extreme temperatures, wet or humid conditions, variable lighting, dust or pollen, intense noise, vibration, fumes, and other hazards. Required safety standards must be followed. The role involves frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing, using hands to operate tools and equipment, and very heavy exertion, including regularly lifting more than 50 pounds and exerting more than 100 pounds of force. The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, and training equivalent to satisfactory completion of specialized training or relevant experience.
Valid state driver's license and ability to meet minimum driving standards.
Working knowledge of HVAC and plumbing codes as applied to service and installation of appliances.
Working knowledge of electronics and their application to control circuits and systems.
Working knowledge of HVAC equipment, appliance installation and service, venting systems, gas-burning equipment, and metering and regulating systems.
Ability to identify and resolve problems, gather and analyze information, and develop alternative solutions.
Ability to take responsibility for actions, keep commitments, and maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
Willingness to commit to long hours when necessary to reach goals.
Ability to set and achieve challenging goals, persist, and overcome obstacles.
Ability to use equipment, materials, and electronic devices properly.
Ability to observe safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action beyond guidelines.
Ability to generate suggestions for improving work and develop innovative approaches and ideas.
Ability to use machines, tools, equipment, or work aids with moderate latitude for judgment, including selecting appropriate hand or power tools.
Ability to pursue training and development opportunities and continuously build knowledge and skills.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing; operating and manipulating tools and equipment; lifting over 50 pounds and regularly exerting over 100 pounds of force; and normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Assist with installation, maintenance, and repairs for natural gas services.
Work outside in all weather, both above ground and below ground.
Assist in locating natural gas lines.
Perform simple sniff tests to determine leaks.
Maintain records associated with service and repair functions and electronic devices.
Read and interpret meters and gauges to ensure proper function; assist with repairs or replacement as needed.
Assist in turning gas service on and off.
Perform landscape maintenance and traffic control tasks.
Attend safety classes and reinforce and comply with company safety policies.
Work harmoniously with Inframark employees and the public and comply with company policies.
Perform other duties as required.