Gas Mechanic ; Distribution, Construction & Maintenance

Position: Gas Mechanic I (Distribution, Construction & Maintenance)
Description

ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace - it's a community built on our Three Pillars:
Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida's premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you're helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.

Looking ahead, the City is exploring an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance - providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative is expected to roll out in the early part of 2026, reflecting our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

NATURE OF WORK

This classification involves installing, maintaining, and repairing the City's natural gas distribution system. An employee in this position, depending on assignment, performs regulatory compliance field inspections; responds to emergencies; monitors gas pipeline facilities; installs new lines; locates lines; repairs leaks; maintains cathodic protection on gas lines; installs meter sets; turns on/off gas service; performs valve maintenance; and marks lines and valve street covers.

This position also operates heavy equipment, requisitions supplies/parts, and maintains records.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Performs installation, maintenance, and operation tasks involved with CNG compressors, fill stations, and vehicles.

* Performs tasks related to the installation and maintenance of customer meter sets and regulators for residential and commercial service applications; performs atmospheric corrosion inspection and remediation on meter sets above ground gas piping.

* Plans, assigns, directs, and supervises the work of the assigned employee(s) engaged in the installation of gas distribution and/or gas service equipment.

* Assists in planning preventive and corrective measures for protection of pipelines; monitors the cathodic protection of the distribution system; and replaces corroded risers.

* Inspects gas pipelines and enclosed areas to detect and locate leaks; performs annual leak survey using leak detection instruments; and maintains required records.

* Handles the installation of new gas services and appliances and conversion of gas equipment.

* Oversees (depending on assignment) the activities of work crews and provides technical direction; participates in jobs involving unusual or difficult technical problems.

* Installs new gas lines; purges gas lines; locates gas lines; and maintains valves.

* Completes documentation on work and maintenance.

* Installs gas line and valve street markers.

* Requisition s needed materials, equipment, and supplies.

* Responds to gas emergency calls.

* Performs related work as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION

* Graduation from an accredited high school/vocational school or possession of G.E.D. equivalency or an equivalent combination of training and experience as outlined below or acceptable combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

* Reasonable years of work experience in gas utility work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas pipeline facilities, appliances, and gas piping.

* Complete the City of Sunrise Operator Qualification Program, as related to the position, within the applicable probationary period.

* Certifications desired depending on assignment:
Certificate of Competency as a Gas Installer (or equivalent depending on assignment).

* Pass pre-employment and random drug testing, as required and monitored by federal, state, and local authorities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

* Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

* Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment

* Work is performed in various environments including in the field with prolonged exposure to the elements, natural gas and electrical equipment. Shifts and work hours may vary and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Some duties may require exposure to adverse conditions including but not limited to varying temperature; inclement weather and/or other adverse environmental conditions. May be required to perform work at locations which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped.

Physical

* Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push…