Utilities Services Worker II

City of Las Cruces • Las Cruces, NM

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Performs a variety of gas-skilled work and services in the installation and maintenance of natural gas meters and regulators in order to ensure efficient gas service to residents and businesses with minimal disruption in service. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt, union represented position in the Utilities Department.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a high school diploma PLUS two years of experience as a journeyman natural gas fitter.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Journeyman Gas Fitter License is required.
• Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.
• Ability to become “Operator Qualified” within 60 days of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with natural gas distribution systems is desirable.
• A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Responsibilities

• Locates aboveground and underground gas leaks; identifies corrective and preventative actions; controls hazardous situations by evaluating the situation; determines the need for evacuation; notifies public safety agencies; performs traffic control.
• Operates natural gas and carbon monoxide detection equipment, pipeline locators and electrical volt meters.
• Operating light motorized equipment and specialized gas system equipment, installs and maintains gas meters and regulators to ensure efficient gas service with minimal disruption in that service; repairs and replaces gas meters and regulators; plugs broken gas lines; replaces valves and fittings.
• Designs, fabricates and installs distribution manifolds.
• Produces sketches for mapping of gas leak locations; completes leak repair and report forms.
• Serves as emergency stand-by in responding to emergency service calls.
• Sizes and installs gas meters and regulators; performs changeover of meters from an old to new gas system; responds to customer service orders, including turning gas service on/off and lighting appliances.
• Completes work orders, records, and reports.
• Works on special gas projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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