Overview

Gas Technicians II - Construction are responsible for the maintenance and operation of the City's gas distribution system.

Responsibilities
• Keep crew truck clean and assist with inventory of parts and supplies to keep the truck fully stocked.
• Cleans parts and tools and performs daily maintenance and/or calibration of equipment.
• 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 assist in other pipeline maintenance as required.
• Operate backhoe, trenching machine, winch truck, air compressor, dump truck and other semi-heavy maintenance and construction equipment.
• Prepare tap cards and/or various inspection reports and documentation in accordance with Department procedures and/or regulatory requirements.
• Inspect equipment and make adjustment and minor repairs to maintain equipment in proper operating condition.
• Maintain map books.
• Operate a 1 ton truck, 2 ½ ton crew truck, winch truck, dump truck, pickup truck, pole and float trailers, ditchers, air compressors, welding machine and equipment.
• Install or repair mains, services and meter loops.
• Check for stopped meters and houseline pressures using manometer.
• Conduct pressure tests, purges and puts in service new and existing gas mains in the City Gas Distribution system.
• Performs intensive manual labor tasks including digging and backfilling ditches, installing pipe, shoveling up to 15 pounds of weight
• Operates line locating equipment and volt meters for taking pipe-to-soil potentials
• Assists the Crew Foreman and fills in during absence in the planning and supervision of the construction crew
• Perform plastic pipe fusion with the use of poly fusion and electro fusion equipment.
• Serve as secondary welder involved in the construction of gas distribution facilities.
• Assist Foreman with pipefitting work, electric arc and oxy-acetylene welding.
• Weld stopple fittings on gas mains and operate stopple equipment to make hot taps and/or valve off sections of pipe.
• 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, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; 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
• Three (3) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required
• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire
• Candidate must register with FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse if candidate has a CDL

Required within six (6) months of hire
• Certified as a competent welder by the Gas Department in both oxy-acetylene and electric arc welding
• Certified to fuse Poly pipe
• Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake endorsements

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.