Gas Technician

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Full Time Fountain Inn, SC, US

Salary Range: $18.83 To $21.72 Annually

Full-Time M-TH, Friday half-day

The purpose of this classification is to install, maintain and repair underground gas utility services.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Position is considered entry-level, but there are opportunities for rapid career advancement and associated pay increases within the Natural Gas Department.

Performs as a crew member for underground installs, maintenance and repairs of gas lines, meters, regulators, and related services: assists with the installation of new gas taps and lines; clears debris from lines and meters etc.; excavates to gas lines; inspects and evaluates condition of systems; diagnoses leaks, blockages or other problems; replaces service lines; joins and threads pipes; and installs and inspects pipeline markers, meters, valves, etc.

Receives and completes work orders: gathers tools and equipment needed to complete work activities; picks up and transports materials, tools and supplies; cleans and washes equipment and tools; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs as needed; and notifies supervisor of needed equipment replacements and repairs.

Performs related activities: repairs asphalt, concrete, yards and other areas that are disrupted as a result of repair work; rakes and preps yards for seed, hay and sod; and mows and maintains rights-of way.

Operates and maintains a utility truck, shovels, sharpshooter, pipe horn, electro fusion, posthole digger, tap tool, pipe wrench, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project or work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and wears protective gear.

Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, vendors, third party service contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

This is an entry level job with no natural gas, construction, or any other type of relevant work experience.
Candidates entering this job classification are required within 18 months to have a strong understanding of the job skills listed below and are able to move up to a Gas Technician II between 6 and 18 months after joining the gas department
. Failure to move to a Gas Technician II may result in the employee being moved to another department or terminate their employment with the city.

The following are the minimum required skills for moving to Gas Tech II:

• Basic knowledge of Survey 123 and Field Maps.
• Basic OQ testing and passing the required tests.
• Plastic pipe fusion, both butt-fusion and electrofusion.
• Proper handing digging technique to locate gas and other underground utilities in the field.
• Basic understating of the 811 locate laws and utility color coding.
• CPGA or equivalent Gas 101 Class.
• After-hour callout shadowing (no sooner than 12 months after starting)
• Basic meter reading.
• Assists in the proper installation of gas mains and service lines.
• Basic residential meter set installation.

Regular Attendance:
Consistent and reliable in-person attendance to ensure…