MEASUREMENT TECHNICIAN

Job Opportunities Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me® button. Job Summary This position performs technical duties in the installation and maintenance of meters, valves, regulators, SCADA and other system equipment. This position inspects gas lines of residential and industrial area to identify leaks. Major Duties Completes customer service calls; investigates and identifies leaks; performs carbon monoxide checks; lights pilot lights; responds to other customer complaints. Performs odorization duties; injects odorizing agent into the gas system; operates and maintains odorization equipment. Sizes, installs, sets up, operates, tests, and maintains relief valves. Sizes, designs, installs, sets up, operations, inspects, and maintains residential, commercial, industrial, and gate station regulators. Sizes, designs, installs, sets up, tests, and maintains residential, commercial, industrial, and gate station meters. Inspects residential and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with the Southern Building Code. Installs, sets up, operates, and maintains SCADA instruments. Installs, tests, and maintains cathodic protection equipment. Prepares Department of Transportation quarterly reports. Creates work orders for gas main and service installations as assigned; processes work orders for construction to begin. Orders/purchases meters, regulators, SCADA equipment, and materials as assigned. Performs annual leak surveys. Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and reads electronic volume correctors. Performs observation testing and maintains associated documentation and records. Maintains all equipment in proper working order. Assists construction crews when an incidental hit occurs. Trains and evaluates coworkers as assigned. Responds to after-hours emergencies as needed. Performs related duties. Minimum Qualifications 18 year or older. High School Diploma, GED and/or equivalent work experience. Valid Driver’s license. Sufficient experience usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license. Possession of or ability to readily obtain Journeyman Pipe Fitter Licenses. Valid Gas Systems Operations Qualifications. Valid Plastic Fusion Certification, Natural Gas Firefighting Certification, and 811 Certification for online entry. Knowledge Required by the Position Knowledge of the city’s natural gas distribution system infrastructure. Knowledge of gas system meters, regulators, relief valves, odorization, and other components. Knowledge of state and federal regulations and requirements. Knowledge of safe work principles and practices. Knowledge of specialized and varied equipment related to the gas system operations. Knowledge of emergency procedures. Knowledge of basic First Aid and CPR. Knowledge of department safety rules and procedures. Skill in working safely and independently around highly pressurized natural gas. Knowledge of basic electronics. Knowledge of the basic operation of high‑capacity regulators and gas meters. Skill in performing mathematical calculations to calculate meter readings and interpret formulas and to calculate length of lines, regulator meter capacities, and pressures. Skill in monitoring and calculating gas flow. Skill in problem solving. Skill in mechanical system installation, maintenance, and repair. Skill in prioritizing and planning. Skill in interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication. Complexity/Scope of Work The work consists of varied technical duties. Inclement weather, heavy traffic, inclement field conditions, and the dangers associated with working with natural gas contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to perform technical duties in the installation and maintenance of a variety of natural gas distribution system components. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency, effectiveness, and safety of the gas system. Physical Demands / Work Environment The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders. The work is typically outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and dangers associated with natural gas, including the danger of gases igniting while installing, repairing, or servicing lines and equipment. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc. Physical strength, ability, and mobility to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation. Must be willing to work overtime, non‑standard work hours, holidays, shifts, and weekends as necessary. Must be willing to be on‑call. Equal Employment Opportunity / EEO Statement The City of Athens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all facets of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants. The City is a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug screen and physical required. The City of Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services, programs, or activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr