Salary: $27.92 - $41.89 Hourly
Location : NC, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500071
Department: Energy Resources
Opening Date: 05/14/2025
Closing Date: 5/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday, On-call/Standby one week per month
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: 16

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for supervising and participating in the installation of gas lines.

REPORTS TO: The Gas Service Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Repair, and maintenance of the natural gas distribution system.
• Install gas mains.
• Repair gas leaks.
• Operate machinery.
• Draw service maps.
• Inspect workers.
• Assist city departments with installing underground facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years' experience in a related field of work. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class A driver's License (Class A CDL). or ability to readily obtain within 6 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the installation and repair of gas service lines and mains.
• Knowledge of job-related safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of job-related tools and equipment.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in setting priorities for competing projects.
• Skill in the supervision of personnel.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound.
• Hearing 2: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make discrimination sound.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Talking 2: Shouting to be heard above ambient noise level.
• Visual Acuity: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2: Including color, depth perception, and field vision.
• Visual Acuity 3: Visual Acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
• Visual Acuity 4: Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Visual Acuity 5: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work may require protective devices, such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

Full time jobs are provided Benefits.

Benefit information can be found on the City's website
01

What is your highest educational degree obtained?

• High School Degree or GED Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or Above
• No Degree

02

Do you have any natural gas industry experience?

• None
• Less than 5 year
• More than 5 years

03

What is your level specialized training in this position?

• No experience
• Apprenticeship only
• Specialized Training

04

Do you possess a valid driver's license? (Must have a satisfactory driving history; driving record will be checked)

• Yes
• No

05

This position requires walking outside daily; working under extreme weather conditions with exposure to frequent danger from dogs or poisonous insects; and operating within defined safety guidelines. Do you understand these requirements and can meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of experience do you have interacting with customers to solve problems? (All experience must be included on your application)

• None
• Less than one year
• One year to two years
• More than two years

07

Do you have competency using a computer for training or specific job functions?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience using a Customer Information System, such as Infinity? (All experience must be included on your application)

• No experience
• Apprenticeship only
• Specialized training

09

Do you have any experience utilizing basic hand tools, such as pipe wrenches, drills, and screwdrivers?

• Yes
• No

Required Question