Overview --------
Gas Technician I - Construction are responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operations of the Citys gas distribution system.
Responsibilities ----------------
• Keep crew truck clean and assist with inventory of parts and supplies to keep the truck stocked. • Clean parts and tools and perform 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. • Prepare tap cards and/or various inspection reports and documentation in accordance with Department procedures and/or regulatory requirements. • Assist in pressure tests, purging, and putting in service new and existing gas mains in the citys gas distribution system. • Performs intensive manual labor tasks including digging and backfilling ditches, shoveling up to 15 pounds of weight, standing, walking up to 5 hours at one time. • Operates line locating equipment and volt meters for taking pipe-to-soil potentials. • Installs or repairs mains services and meter loops. Remove and/or exchange gas meters as part of construction work tasks. • Performs plastic pipe fusion with the use of poly fusion and electro fusion equipment. • Operate a 1 ton truck, 2 ½ ton crew truck, winch truck, dump truck, pick-up truck, pole, and float trailers, ditchers, air compressors, and welding equipment. • Inspect and operate backhoe trenching machine, air compressor, and other semi-heavy maintenance and construction equipment.
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.
Minimum Qualifications ---------------------
• High School GED • No experience required
Licenses and Certifications -------------------------
• A valid drivers license is required. Successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas drivers license within 90 days of hire. • 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
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 Christi 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.