Gas Worker

City of Rocky Mount•Nc, NC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the natural gas distribution system. The role can be designated as Gas Worker I or II, depending on the applicant's qualifications, experience, and knowledge. Gas Worker I assists others in installations, repairs, and maintaining a safe work zone, with a requirement to develop skills for promotion to Gas Worker II within two years, including obtaining a CDL. Gas Worker II participates in installations and repairs, ensures vehicles are stocked, maintains a safe work zone, and completes required reports. Both roles involve working outdoors, potentially in inclement weather, and exposure to hazards associated with natural gas work, requiring the use of protective equipment and the ability to work overtime and be on standby.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
No experience requirements for Gas Worker I.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Required to satisfactorily develop job knowledge and skills to be promoted to Gas Worker II within 2 years of date of hire, which includes obtaining a valid North Carolina Class A CDL.
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of and apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Possession of a valid North Carolina Class A Drivers License or ability to readily obtain within 6 months.
Knowledge of the installation and repair of gas service lines and mains.
Knowledge of job related safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of hand tools, test equipment, and small power tools.
Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with the work.
Skill in operating various types of motorized construction equipment used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the natural gas distribution system.
Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
Skill in setting priorities for completing projects.
Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.

Nice To Haves

Completion of specialized training in the field of work.
Completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years (for Gas Worker II).

Responsibilities

Assists others in the installation of gas service lines and mains.
Assists others in the repair of gas leaks.
Assists with cleaning and restocking assigned vehicle(s) with appropriate tools, materials, equipment and supplies.
Assists in establishing and maintaining a safe work zone.
Participates in the installation of gas service lines and mains.
Participates in the repair of gas leaks.
Ensures assigned vehicle(s) are clean and stocked with appropriate tools, materials, equipment and supplies.
Establishes and maintains a safe work zone.
Completes required reports.
Performs other related duties as assigned.