Gas Pressure Regulator Technician

Gas Pressure Regulator Technician

Support the Charlottesville Department of Utilities in fulfilling its service to provide efficient and safe utilities to all in our community. The Charlottesville Department of Utilities - Gas Division is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as a Gas Pressure Regulator Technician who is highly motivated and who strives for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Collaboration.

The preferred hiring amount is between $26.81 - $35.06 Hourly ( $55,764.80 - $72,924.80 Annually) . As of March 28, 2024, this position is in the Labor and Trades bargaining unit in accordance with the City's Collective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22-128). Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative.

The parties are in the process of negotiating the collective bargaining agreement, which will take effect on July 1, 2025. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

Note:

This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified.

This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Repairs, restores, tests, sets, and installs gas pressure regulators and devices.
• Inspects and maintains regulator stations, key values, system values, high- and low-pressure gas line valves, main-on structure, feeder line easement, and other related devices.
• Ensures appropriate, accurate, record-keeping and completion of written reports in compliance with, and for audits conducted by, the State Corporation Commission.
• Checks gas pressure readings at low pressure spots in system.
• Makes high pressure taps on gas lines.
• Installs and relocates gas meter sets, commercial meters and regulators.
• Performs house piping and meter moves on an as-needed basis.
• Maintains inventory of regulators and regulator parts.
• Performs annual patrolling of main feeder lines between gate stations; checks all meter setups online for leaks, regulator pressures, or servicing and maintains records; assists with yearly cleanup of right-of-way of line.
• Performs quarterly and yearly inspections on key valves, regulator stations, and mains on structure.
• Collects and updates correction factors for metering.
• Draws sketches of gas main and service connections.
• Prepares work order forms and related documentation for repairs.
• Records all new or discontinued high pressure meter setups and records.
• Checks emergency gas leaks.
• Maintains service vehicle, keeping truck and all tools clean, usable and in their appropriate location, and vehicle stocked with equipment and supplies that are used on a regular basis.
• Provide timely and effective communication to other departmental staff, direct supervisor, and departmental leadership when pressure issues arise that could impact the services provided or could result in the unexpected…