Gas Technician I

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Assists, supports, and participates in all phases of gas distribution activities; learns and applies knowledge in pipefitting and other gas distribution/installation related tasks including installation and repair service work with respect to natural and propane gas operations.  

• Maintains and adheres to safety standards affecting the general public's welfare; performs skills within personal limits and under the authority of a qualified technician.  

• Removes dirt, concrete, asphalt and other surface materials; digs and opens ditches for laying pipe; loads, carries and strings pipe.   

• Operates and uses ditcher, air hammer, and other equipment; utilizes all safety precautions and adheres to all safety protocols. 

• Assists in making taps for new gas mains, installing and/or replacing fittings, and performing minor repair work on damaged pip.  

• Installs gas meters and turns gas utility services on and off; follows protocols and safety standards for activities.  

• Assists in checking for gas leaks or stopped meters; diagnoses trouble in the working of gas appliances, including regulating and repairing appliances as necessary; diagnoses excessive gas use.   

• May keep simple records and prepare material request forms. 

• Assists in making conversions from propane to natural gas and assists in installation work.  

• Performs routine work such as lighting pilots, reading meters and changing meters and regulators; sets, repairs, moves, and changes out LP tanks and investigating leaks.   

• Must submit to random drug testing and is consistently reviewed for knowledge applied and skills performed. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of –  

• Common hand and power tools 

• Pipes and fittings 

• Operation and maintenance of gas appliances 

• Department policies and protocols 

Skill in –  

• Performing mechanical maintenance and repair work 

• Understanding and completing oral and written instructions 

• Working outdoors in adverse weather 

• Performing physically challenging work 

• Learning gas system work procedures, practices, policies and safety precautions 

• Establishing and maintaining good relationships 

• Dealing tactfully with the public 

• Operating a computer with general proficiency