Gas Worker - Step 1

ONE Gas • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

Gas Worker - Step 1 is part of a structured 12-month apprenticeship program that provides new field employees with training and on-the-job experience to prepare them to perform their duties properly and safely. Training covers gas distribution, field service, and gas operations, with a focus on safety topics including excavation, fire extinguishers, hazard communication, respiratory protection, personal protective equipment, and safe vehicle operation.

The role includes safely operating company equipment; performing general construction labor related to installation of main lines, service renewals, and line replacement; troubleshooting and investigating gas leaks; responding immediately to leak emergencies to help prevent injury; inspecting gas appliances and performing re-lights; and communicating company policies and procedures while assisting customers on site. The position requires shift work, weekends, holidays, overtime, emergency response, and rotating callouts. Employees must be able to respond to the service center within 30 minutes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• CDL or the ability to successfully obtain a CDL during the 180-day probationary period.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job and operate within a short time frame as needed.
• Ability to recognize consequences of erroneous actions, concentrate on tasks, and apply procedures.
• Ability to process information in an organized, timely, and accurate manner.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency situations.
• Ability to respond to the service center within 30 minutes.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-starter.
• Safety-conscious.
• Team player.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the gas industry in a construction environment.
• Working knowledge of operating safety procedures and regulations, such as OSHA and Pipeline Safety.

Responsibilities

• Complete apprenticeship training in gas distribution, field service, gas operations, and safety.
• Safely operate company equipment.
• Perform general construction labor related to main-line installation, service renewals, and line replacement.
• Troubleshoot and investigate gas leaks.
• Respond immediately to gas leaks and emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
• Examine and inspect gas appliances and perform re-lights.
• Communicate company policies and procedures accurately and assist customers with inquiries while on site.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision packages.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with 100% matching up to 6%.
• Profit-sharing contributions may also be made under the 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Basic and optional employee term life insurance.
• Education assistance and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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