Overview

Gas Technician III's for Maintenance and Operation are responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operations of the City's gas distribution system. As Foreman, supervise a crew that constructs and installs gas mains which involve pipe fitting, welding, making taps, installing services, making repairs, fusion of poly pipe, constructing off- sets and any other related work as required such as responding to gas emergencies.

Responsibilities
• Use small hand tools, tapping, and stopple equipment
• Perform semi-skilled and common labor work such as paint and/or wrap pipe, cutting and threading pipe, pipe-fitting, and assisting in other pipeline maintenance as required
• Operate backhoe, trenching machine, and other semi-heavy maintenance and construction equipment
• Inspect equipment and make adjustments and minor repairs to maintain equipment in proper operating condition
• Perform the planning and supervision of work crew
• Review and monitor work progress of crew ensuring work is being conducted in accordance with company procedures
• Perform plastic pipe fusion with the use of poly fusion and electro fusion equipment and operates line locating equipment and volt meters for taking pipe-to-soil potentials
• Perform intensive manual labor tasks including digging and backfilling ditches, installing pipe, shoveling up to 15 pounds of weight, standing/walking up to 5 hours at a time, continuous bending, stooping and climbing out of ditches
• Install or repair mains, services, and meter loops. Removes and/or exchanges gas meters as part of maintenance work tasks. Check for stopped meters and houseline pressures using water manometer
• Serve as primary welder involved in the construction and maintenance of gas distribution facilities by performing pipe fitting and welding. Perform electric arc welding and oxy-acetylene welding. Weld stopple fittings on gas mains and operate stopple equipment
• Perform clerical tasks such as completing required forms used to document inspections from work orders. Review all paperwork submitted by subordinates
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
• Non exempt - Full-Time
• Non rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday. Must be available to work additional hours as needed
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications
• High School/ GED
• Five (5) years of related experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required
• Candidate must register with FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
• A valid Class A driver's license with Air Brake endorsement, successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Required within six (6) months
• Certified as a competent welder by the Gas Department in both oxy-acetylene and electric arc welding
• Certified to fuse poly pipe

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
• Criminal Background Check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes
• Drug Screening: Yes
• Physical Exam: Yes
• Clearinghouse query: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.