Gas Distribution Technician - Public Utilites​/Gas Department

GAS DISTRIBUTION TECHNICIAN – PUBLIC UTILITIES / GAS DEPARTMENT

City of Gallatin

Purpose of Position:

The purpose of this position is to perform intermediate skilled work in the construction and maintenance of the installation and relocation of gas service lines, meters, regulators and related devices; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Limited supervision may be exercised over subordinate gas department personnel.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Two to five (2-5) years’ recent work experience in natural gas distribution operations or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Must hold current API certification in the electrical arc‑welding of natural gas lines.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Must successfully complete Operator Qualification training administered by the Gallatin Natural Gas Department within 6 months of hire/promotion into the class, and must retain qualification throughout employment in order to work on the City of Gallatin’s natural gas system.
• This position is subject to DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 199.

• Knowledge of the safe methods and practices used when working with gas lines, meters, regulators and related devices.
• Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in gas work.
• Knowledge of the hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions.
• Skill in the use of specialized tools and equipment used in gas pipe fitting.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the cutting and welding of pipe and related fittings.
• Knowledge and skill in arc‑welding.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with vendors, staff, other department heads and governmental officials.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence;
  Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain discretion regarding business‑related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.
• Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken…