Gas Worker - Step 1

ONE Gas•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Gas Worker - Step 1 role is part of a structured 12-month apprenticeship program for new field employees. The program provides training and on-the-job experience to prepare employees to perform their duties properly and safely. Training covers gas distribution, field service, and gas operations, with a focus on safety topics such as 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 gas main installation, service renewals, and line replacement; investigating gas leaks; responding to leaks and other emergencies; examining gas appliances and performing relights; and communicating company policies and procedures while assisting customers on site. Candidates should reflect ONE Gas's values and culture. The position requires the ability to perform essential physical functions, work shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency situations, and respond to the service center within 30 minutes. Overtime is required during peak seasons and as business needs arise. Callouts are required on a rotating basis. The posting describes ONE Gas as a natural gas distribution company serving customers in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
A 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 qualities, safety-consciousness, and ability to work as a 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

Safely operate company equipment.
Perform general construction labor related to installation of main lines, service renewals, and line replacement.
Troubleshoot and investigate gas leaks.
Respond first to leaks and act immediately in emergencies to prevent injury to self and others.
Examine and inspect gas appliances and perform relights.
Accurately communicate company policies and procedures and assist customers with inquiries while on site.
Complete apprenticeship training in gas distribution, field service, gas operations, and safety topics.
Work shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency situations; respond to the service center within 30 minutes.
Participate in rotating callouts.