Gas Maintenance Worker

The City's Gas Maintenance Worker performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of gas utility lines and related infrastructure using specialized tools and equipment to install, replace, and repair gas utility components. Operates specialized tools and equipment under the general supervision of a Maintenance Crew Supervisor II.

The preferred hiring amount is between $22.32 to $27.44 an hour ($46,425.60 - $57,075.20 annually), in accordance with the Labor & Trades Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday, vacation and sick leave, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following retirement benefits:

• Choice of retirement plan:
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan:Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
  • Defined Contribution 401a Plan:Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees.
For additional details, please refer to the “Benefits” tab within this posting or visit the City’s Employee Benefits webpage.

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.

Performs skilled pipe fitting and pipe fusion duties for the installation, maintenance, and repair of gas utility lines, meters, regulators, and related components; assists with pipe welding when needed. Responds to and investigates gas leaks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Digs trenches manually or using excavation equipment. Operates a variety of construction and specialized equipment including front-end loaders, dump trucks, utility trucks, ditch witches, piercing tool, jackhammers, tampers and related equipment.

Loads, stocks, and unloads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment. Ensures all work is performed in compliance with safety regulations, including OSHA and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) guidelines. Performs routine maintenance on tools and equipment. Performs a variety of routine maintenance tasks such as grass mowing of regulator stations, clearing ROW’s, and painting of above ground gas piping.

Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), adheres to workplace safety standards and attends appropriate safety trainings. Operates a City-owned vehicle in performance of job duties. Subject to being on standby call to work in weather and non-weather emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on…