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 Gas Pressure Regulator Technician performs difficult skilled work in the inspection, installation, and relocation of gas regulators and related devices, under the limited supervision of the Deputy Director of Utilities.

Preferred Hiring Amount
: $26.81 - $35.06 Hourly ($55,764.80 - $72,924.80 Annually). This position is in the Labor and Trades bargaining unit. Starting pay is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position which provides benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance with employer contribution, employer‑paid life insurance, City retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

Benefits:
The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. For a general summary of benefits offered, please refer to the City’s benefits information available on the City’s website.

Essential Functions:

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 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 the 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.
• Provides timely and effective communication to other departmental staff, direct supervisor, and departmental leadership when pressure issues arise that could impact services or cause unexpected disruption.
• Responds to natural gas potential pressure emergencies after hours.
• Subject to standby call to work in weather and non‑weather related emergencies or as needed. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on departmental guidelines.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

High school diploma or…