Gas Maintenance Technician

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• T uition Assistance Program

The Department of Public Utilities Gas Distribution Division is seeking several qualified Gas Maintenance Technicians to work within the Richmond Gas Works division of the Department of Public Utilities. This class installs, maintains and repairs gas pipelines. Work may include: responding to and repairing emergency gas leaks; locating existing underground pipes; installing gas pipes; performing routine inspections and maintenance of gas lines, valves and pipes;

inspecting work vehicles; and performing Operational Qualification (OQ) testing.

• Responding to work orders for reports of broken or leaking gas lines and requests for shutdowns to determine the threat to public safety;
• Making gas lien repairs in accordance to established Operation Maintenance Procedures;
• Locating the City of Richmond’s underground utilities in the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield and Henrico;
• Completing and passing all Operators Qualification tasks.

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.

• Requires High School diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training.
• One year of related experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

• None required

• Candidate must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License
• Experience installing or repairing gas lines (residential or commercial);
• At least one (1) year of plumbing or pipe fitting work and/or equivalent combination of experience working on gas lines;
• Experience breaking or cutting asphalt, concrete and earth during the installation, excavation and servicing of pipeline systems and components;
• Experience with filling holes;
• Experience with reading Gas/GIS map system;
• Familiarity with Miss Utility of Virginia.

Considerable knowledge of pipeline service line replacement and repair, federal and state safety/environmental compliance, pipeline shutdown valves, Hazmat/PPE protection equipment and safety procedures, purging small and large gas lines, corrosion monitoring, residential and commercial gas meters, GIS maps. Demonstrated skills locating pipelines underground, verbal and written communication, inspecting pipelines for leaks, operating heavy machinery and hand tools, plumbing, welding. Demonstrated ability to follow standard operating procedures, prioritize, multi-task, manage time effectively, follow safety regulations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent…