Overview

Gas Technician III - Construction are responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operations of the City's gas distribution system.

Responsibilities
• Use small hand tools and stopple equipment
• Perform semi-skilled and common labor work such as paint and/or wrap pipe, cutting and threading pipe, pipefitting and assist with other pipeline maintenance as required
• Operate backhoe, trenching machine, and other semi-heavy maintenance and construction equipment
• Inspect equipment, make adjustments, and minor repairs to maintain equipment in proper operating condition
• Performs clerical tasks such as completing required forms used to document inspections from work orders in accordance with Department procedures and/or regulatory requirements
• Reviews all paperwork prepared by subordinates
• Operates a 1 Ton truck, 2 1/2 ton crew truck, winch truck, dump truck, pickup truck, pole and float trailers, ditches, air compressors, welding machine and equipment
• 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
• Performs plastic pipe fusion with the use of poly fusion and electro fusion equipment and operates line locating equipment and colt meters for taking pipe-to-soil potentials
• Installs or repairs mains, services, and meter loops. Removes and/ or exchanges gas meters as part of maintenance work tasks
• Checks 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
• Performs electric arc and oxy-acetylene welding to cut and fit pipe ranging from ½" to 12" in diameter
• Welds stopple fittings on gas mains and operates 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, 7:00 am - 4:00 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
• Minimum of (5) five years of 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 is required; 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 of hire
• 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.