Job Information
City Utilities of Springfield Gas System Installer in Springfield, Missouri
Gas System Installer - ( 24000157 )
Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Under the direction of Supervisor-Natural Gas Construction or designee, functions as part of a crew, investigates and repairs gas leaks and installs and replaces gas mains, services, or related equipment. May direct workers in supervisor's absence.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Investigates gas leaks in structures and underground. Checks for leaks around meter and pipes using a combustible gas indicator.
Repairs leaks, breaks, or tear outs on services and mains.
Installs or replaces gas mains and services using required hand tools and equipment.
Moves gas meter sets to ensure their accessibility for meter reading or servicing.
Fuses plastic pipe and fittings. Threads pipe and assemble fittings.
Completes daily work reports.
Operates underground piercing tools, paving breaker, air drill, tamper, and other related tools to lay, remove, and replace pipe.
Cleans and rakes trench line.
May relight appliances for customers.
May install, adjust, disconnect, or remove gas service regulators.
May drive a large truck equipped with air compressor and hydraulic backhoe or Gas Department supply truck.
May function as gas tool room attendant.
Work with CU mobile work management system.
May operate loader at dirt pile to load own dump truck for clean-up work.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical or trade specific training is required. Must have two or more years of recent experience in the construction and maintenance of underground gas distribution piping. Two or more years comparable construction and maintenance experience on underground water distribution piping may be considered in lieu of up to one year of the required experience.
Licensing/Certification:
Must possess CU “Operator Qualification” certification or be able to achieve certification within 3 weeks of employment.
Must have a valid Missouri CDL, Class A including air brakes, OR
a. The ability to obtain a Missouri Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within six weeks of employment.
AND
b. The ability to obtain a CDL, Class A including airbrakes within six months of employment. This requires approximately 15 hours (total) classroom
training and completion of behind-the-wheel training (hours to be determined) as required by City Utilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of:
o Installing, replacing, or repairing gas pipelines.
o The installation of threaded piping and mechanical compression fittings.
o Laying and bedding large diameter pipe.
o Performing heat fusion and electrofusion on plastic piping systems.
o Performing taps.
o Purging gas.
o Installing protective coatings on metallic piping systems to prevent corrosion.
o CU utilized computer systems.
o CU’s safe working practices.
- Ability to:
o Follow detailed instructions.
o Make mature decisions with or without direct supervision.
o Work courteously with customers and coworkers.
o Show good judgment.
o Bring uncontrolled and potentially hazardous gas conditions under control.
o Be dependable due to the nature of duties of the position.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements include: sitting, standing, grasping, bending, squatting, reaching, balancing, twisting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly, 90 pounds occasionally and handle tools and other equipment associated with this position. Must be able to work within the rated capacity of the Utility’s aerial lifts, ladders, fall restraint devices, and other job-related equipment.
Working Conditions:
Work includes standing, kneeling, and climbing in and out of crew trucks and excavations, in and around vehicular traffic as well as construction equipment traffic. Works outdoors in all types of weather.
Safety Sensitive Position:
A safety-sensitive position involves the performance of duties which may have a direct and immediate impact on the safety of the public and other public employees. This is a safety sensitive position.
Miscellaneous Requirements:
Must successfully complete gas construction training program for probationary employees.
Subject to Department of Transportation’s and/or Public Service Commission’s drug and alcohol testing requirements and Gas Operator Qualification requirements.
Required to wear uniform clothing provided by City Utilities. Management retains the right to require replacement due to wear or staining.
Overtime may be required.
Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Employee must remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to respond to changing circumstances in a timely manner.
Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people.
TESTING:
Testing may be required.
Full/Part Time: : Full-time - Regular
Work Schedule: : 7AM To 3:30PM MON-FRI
Work Locations : MO-Springfield
Department : Natural Gas Construction
Supervisor's Title: : Supervisor Natural Gas Construction
Pay Range: : $34.42/hour
Job Posting : Aug 2, 2024, 9:54:57 AM
Req ID: 24000157