Regulator Technician I

Regulator Technician I

Salary

$63,648.00 - $70,200.00 Annually

Location

Municipal Garage - 2210 S. Erie Blvd., Hamilton, OH

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

00827

Department

Public Works

Division

Gas & Water Distribution

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Description

This is an Internal Job Posting. ONLY CURRENT CITY OF HAMILTON EMPLOYEES WHO ARE IUOE MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

This is skilled work installing, operating and maintaining natural gas system pressure/flow regulation equipment. This includes skilled labor in installation, maintenance, adjustment, inspection and testing of gate stations, regulator stations and relief sites. The natural gas regulator technician is responsible for assisting with the proper odorization of natural gas at City gate stations to include but not limited to the installation, operation and maintenance of all odorization equipment, including monitoring and adjusting odorant concentrations. This position reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Gas and Water.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the Regulator Technician II in the installation, operation, maintenance and adjustment of regulators according to the Department of Transportation (DOT) procedures and requirements;
• Assist with troubleshooting various natural gas system related service calls and promptly, effectively, and safely resolve service issues;
• Compile and maintain work and inspection records; compile and maintain various required records and reports;
• Assist with the installation, operation, maintenance and/or replace natural gas regulators and relief valves;
• Assist with the installation, operation and maintenance of gas odorization equipment;
• Operate and maintain natural gas fired boilers;
• Perform emergency repairs and keep regulator pits pumped out if flooded when the Regulator Technician II is unavailable;
• Performs related work as required.

Skills/Knowledges/Abilities

• Basic knowledge of mechanical operation of regulators and all associated equipment.
• Basic knowledge of operation of all regulator stations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, and construction plans/drawings.
• Thorough knowledge of construction and maintenance materials, tools, equipment applicable to the required work.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of City natural gas system piping/pressure layout.
• Ability to meet/exceed DOT requirements.
• Ability to compile and maintain records and prepare various reports.

Training/Education/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Valid Drivers License
• Six (6) months experience or training in gas operations and regulators
• Must be Operator qualified.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year experience or training in gas operations and regulators.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.

Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.

For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

Health Insurance

The City offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. The medical plan is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help cover eligible healthcare expenses. Health insurance coverage begins on your date of hire.

Holidays

For many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Years Eve.

Life Insurance

After six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employees annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City.

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Life insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

This plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plans trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.

Retirement Plans

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.

EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.

01

Are you a current City of Hamilton employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a member of IUOE, Local 20?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you understand that this an internal posting and is ONLY FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE IUOE MEMBERS? You will not be eligible for consideration if this does not apply to you.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid Drivers License? (If you select yes, please attach or you will be considered as not having one and answered "no")

• Yes
• No

05

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application may be rejected.) Awareness of safety precautions and the ability to follow stringent safety precautions.

06

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application may be rejected.) Basic knowledge of the mechanical operations of regulators, pilots and controllers.

07

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application may be rejected.) Basic knowledge of the equipment and operation of all gas regulator stations.

08

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application may be rejected.) Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction plans.

09

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application may be rejected.) Basic knowledge of the pressure and temperature effect on gas volumes.

10

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application may be rejected.) Thorough knowledge of the gas system piping layout.

11

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application may be rejected.) Ability to keep records and prepare reports.

12

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application may be rejected.) Some experience and/or training in the gas distribution system and field work relating to gas regulators and relief valves.

13

Are you City of Hamilton Operator Qualified?

• Yes
• No

14

Did you include your CORRECT email address in your application? Please recheck. Our communication to you will be via email and its imperative that we have a valid email address.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hamilton, Ohio

Address Human Resources Department

345 High Street - 3rd Floor

Hamilton, Ohio, 45011

Website http://www.hamilton-city.org