Apprentice Gas Worker

Position Description

Our Apprenticeship Program is a structured 12‑month training program designed to provide new field employees with sufficient training and on‑the‑job work experience to prepare the employee to properly and safely complete their job duties.

The program consists of gas distribution, field service, and gas operations while focusing on safety including: excavation, fire extinguishers, hazard communication, respiratory protection, personal protective equipment training, and safe vehicle operation.

• Safely operating company equipment
• Perform general construction labor related to installation of main lines, service renewals, and line replacement
• Troubleshoot and investigate gas leaks
• First responder to leaks – reacting immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others
• Examine and inspect gas appliances and perform re‑lights
• Accurately communicate company policies and procedures and assist customers with inquiries while on site

• Attention to detail
• Self‑starter
• Safety‑conscious
• Team player

The successful candidate must have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• CDL or ability to obtain a CDL within 180 days of employment

Candidates must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the job and operate within short time frames as needed.

Must be able to recognize consequences of erroneous actions, concentrate on tasks, and apply procedures.

The successful candidate must have the ability to process information in an organized, timely and accurate manner.

The successful candidate must be able to work shift work, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency situations and respond to the service center within 30 minutes. Overtime and callout will be required on a rotating basis.

Experience in the gas industry in a construction environment and working knowledge of operating safety procedures and regulations, such as OSHA and Pipeline Safety, is preferred.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information.

Job

Functional Area:

Field Operations

Position Type:
Full-Time Regular

Relocation Provided:
No

Location:

Topeka, KS

Department: PIPELINE/FIELD SUPPORT

Internal / External:
Internal and External