Public Works Department - Senior Utility Service Worker; Gas Division

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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
- Gas Division

ENTRY SALARY: $40,245.25 (experience and certification considered)

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing advanced skilled work in the construction, operation, maintenance, repair, inspection, and emergency response of the City's natural gas distribution system. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining gas mains, service lines, meters, regulators, valves, and related infrastructure; responding to gas leaks and emergency service calls; operating heavy equipment; locating underground gas facilities; and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.

The Senior Utilities Service Worker exercises independent judgment, provides technical guidance to less experienced employees, and may serve as lead worker on assigned projects.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Installs, repairs, and maintains natural gas mains, service lines, valves, regulators, risers, tracer wire, and related distribution system components.
• Installs, replaces, and repairs residential and commercial gas meters.
• Investigates and repairs natural gas leaks in accordance with City procedures and applicable safety regulations.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls involving gas leaks, service interruptions, damaged gas lines, and other emergency situations.
• Performs pressure testing and purging of gas lines.
• Locates underground gas facilities for contractors, utility companies, and City personnel.
• Operates backhoes, excavators, trenchers, dump trucks, and other heavy equipment used in gas distribution construction and maintenance.
• Restores streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way, easements, and customer property following utility work.
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance of the City's gas distribution system.
• Assists with emergency response activities during natural disasters, severe weather events, and other emergencies.
• Completes work orders, inspection reports, and other required documentation.
• Assists in training and mentoring Utility Service Workers.
• May serve as lead worker in the absence of the Gas Distribution Supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of city policies and federal and state regulations pertaining to the maintenance and repair of natural gas lines and mains.
• Knowledge of local geography, including road, street and meter locations.
• Knowledge of equipment and vehicle operation guidelines.
• Skill in operating equipment such as a backhoe, dump truck, tractors and a trencher.
• Skill in using various hand and power tools and meters.
• Skill in flagging traffic.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Gas Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include city and department policies and procedures and safety regulations. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related duties in natural gas line maintenance and repair. Working around highly flammable natural gas contributes to the complexity of the work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to participate in the repair and service of gas lines and mains. Successful performance helps ensure the safe and efficient operation of the utility systems.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, other utility workers, other city employees, and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to resolve problems and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, gas leaks, and cold or inclement weather. Work requires the use of protective devices such as…