Gas Technician Apprentice
About The Position
Perform a wide variety of equipment operations, constructing natural gas facilities, repair and maintenance of gas transmission, distribution, service, and fuel lines. Assists Gas Technicians in performing a normal range of servicing, maintenance, and repair of somewhat limited variety of residential, commercial, and small industrial gas consuming devices. Subject to emergency calls. Work from orders, directions, complaints, or as directed. Operate vehicles, construction equipment, compressor, various air tools, various precision measuring, testing equipment and instruments, various portable power tools, concrete saw, hand tools, and special purpose tools and equipment. Use various manufacturer’s instructions, handbooks, and other available data. Lay and construct a variety of underground gas distribution lines, service lines, and fuel lines. Much of this work will be done by hand digging with a shovel. Install a variety of valves, regulators, and controls, and install meters and allied devices. Tap gas lines, repair leaks, and diagnose less complex problems. Assist Gas Technician in connecting and disconnecting gas consuming appliances and inspecting for safe installation, operation and proper piping, done by others as assigned. Reports to Gas Supervisor, works under Lead Gas Technician and Gas Technicians. Detect and report to proper supervision any unusual condition, difficulties, malfunctions or other matters. Properly protect work areas and obey all Federal and Borough safety rules and regulations. Ensure proper maintenance of trucks, tools, equipment, and work materials, and maintain good, clean working order. Perform other related duties as assigned or directed. This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.
Requirements
- Physical condition will permit activities including, but not limited to lifting 50 lbs., stooping, driving and working under severely adverse conditions and temperatures.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Must have and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license, 3 years clean driving history, and be insurable in the independent opinion of the Borough's motor vehicle insurance underwriter, in order to be eligible for this position.
- Must have and retain CDL A license or obtain within six months of employment.
- Must be in good physical condition due to frequent digging with a shovel and moderate lifting and handling of tools, equipment and materials.
- Must have over 2 years experience in underground utility construction, the gas industry or equivalent, i.e. plumbing and heating.
- Must be willing to take training to develop knowledge and skills regarding equipment operation and gas industry.
- Must be able to qualify under DOT/OPS OQ requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a backhoe is preferable.
Responsibilities
- Perform a wide variety of equipment operations, constructing natural gas facilities, repair and maintenance of gas transmission, distribution, service, and fuel lines.
- Assist Gas Technicians in performing a normal range of servicing, maintenance, and repair of somewhat limited variety of residential, commercial, and small industrial gas consuming devices.
- Operate vehicles, construction equipment, compressor, various air tools, various precision measuring, testing equipment and instruments, various portable power tools, concrete saw, hand tools, and special purpose tools and equipment.
- Lay and construct a variety of underground gas distribution lines, service lines, and fuel lines.
- Install a variety of valves, regulators, and controls, and install meters and allied devices.
- Tap gas lines, repair leaks, and diagnose less complex problems.
- Assist Gas Technician in connecting and disconnecting gas consuming appliances and inspecting for safe installation, operation and proper piping, done by others as assigned.
- Detect and report to proper supervision any unusual condition, difficulties, malfunctions or other matters.
- Properly protect work areas and obey all Federal and Borough safety rules and regulations.
- Ensure proper maintenance of trucks, tools, equipment, and work materials, and maintain good, clean working order.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
