Gas System Installer - 2nd Year

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Salary:

Gas System Installer 2nd Year: $32.21/hour

Gas System Installer: $35.45/hour

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

Job Description:

Under the direction of Supervisor-Natural Gas Construction or designee, functions as part of a crew, investigates and repairs gas leaks and installs and replaces gas mains, services, or related equipment.

Gas System Installer Full may direct workers in supervisors absence.

In addition to Gas System Installer – 2nd Year, a Gas System Installer Full has increased ownership in the tasks and responsibilities listed above.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical or trade specific training is preferred. Minimum of one-year gas pipeline construction and maintenance experience is required. Two or more years comparable construction and maintenance experience on underground water distribution piping may be considered in lieu of required gas experience.

In addition to the Gas System Installer – 2nd Year requirements a Full is required to have technical or trade specific training. Two or more years of recent experience in the construction and maintenance of underground gas distribution piping is required. Two or more recent years comparable construction and maintenance experience on underground water distribution piping may be considered in lieu of up to one year of the required experience.

• Must possess CU “Operator Qualification” certification or be able to achieve certification within 3 weeks.
• Must have a valid Missouri CDL, Class A including air brakes,
  OR
  • The ability to obtain a Missouri Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within six weeks of employment.
  • The ability to obtain a CDL, Class A including airbrakes within six months of employment. This requires approximately 15 hours (total) classroom training and completion of behind-the-wheel training (hours to be determined) as required by City Utilities.

Basic computer knowledge.

Maintain adherence to all company policies.

Working knowledge of:

• The installation of threaded piping and mechanical compression fittings.
• Laying and bedding large diameter pipe.
• Performing heat fusion and electrofusion on plastic piping systems.
• Performing taps.
• Purging gas.
• Installing protective coatings on metallic piping systems to prevent corrosion.
• CU utilized computer systems and tough books.
• CU’s safe working practices and be good examples of it.

Ability to:

• Follow detailed instructions.
• Make mature decisions with or without direct supervision.
• Work courteously with customers and coworkers.
• Show good judgment and be good examples of it to others.
• Bring uncontrolled and potentially hazardous gas conditions under control.
• Be dependable due to the nature of duties of the position and have good attendance.
• Lead other employees in safe work practices.
• Effectively utilize a range of digital tools and platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise software, artificial intelligence-enhanced applications, and self-service systems. Must possess a willingness…