Gas Mechanic II

Job Title

Natural Gas Distribution System Technician

Job Description

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace it's a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida's premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you're helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.

Effective January 2026, the City is has launched an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

This classification involves installing, maintaining, and repairing the City's natural gas distribution system, gas service, and compressed natural gas equipment. An employee in this position, depending on assignment, performs regulatory compliance field inspections; responds to emergencies; monitors gas pipeline facilities; installs new lines; locates lines; repairs leaks; maintains cathodic protection on gas lines; installs meter sets; turns on/off gas service; performs valve maintenance; marks lines and valve street covers; instructs employees in operation and maintenance of equipment, CNG compressors and pumps, and testing of electrical/mechanical control units; installs and checks appliances for violations; and patrols gas system. This position also operates heavy equipment, requisitions supplies/parts, and maintains records.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions

• Performs installation, maintenance, and operation tasks involved with CNG compressors and pumps, fill stations, and vehicles; tests electrical/mechanical control units.
• Performs tasks related to the installation and maintenance of customer meter sets and regulators for residential and commercial service applications; performs atmospheric corrosion inspection and remediation on meter sets above ground gas piping.
• Plans, assigns, directs, and supervises the work of the assigned employee(s) engaged in the installation of gas distribution and/or gas service equipment.
• Assists in planning preventive and corrective measures for protection of pipelines; monitors the cathodic protection of the distribution system; and replaces corroded risers.
• Inspects gas pipelines and enclosed areas to detect and locate leaks; performs annual leak survey using leak detection instruments; and maintains required records.
• Handles the installation of new gas services and appliances and conversion of gas equipment; checks appliances for violation.
• Oversees (depending on assignment) the activities of work crews and provides technical direction; participates in jobs involving unusual or difficult technical problems.
• Installs new gas lines; purges gas lines; locates gas lines; and maintains valves.
• Completes documentation on work and maintenance.
• Installs gas line and valve street markers.
• Turns gas service on/off; turns meters on/off.
• Checks carbon monoxide alarms.
• Patrols gas system.
• Requisitions needed materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Responds to gas emergency calls.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school or possession of a G.E.D. equivalency diploma

Experience

• Reasonable experience in gas utility work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas pipeline facilities, appliances, and gas piping required.
• Complete the City of Sunrise Operator Qualification Program, as related to the position, within the applicable probationary period.
• Complete a basic gas serviceperson course (FGT), and/or verification of training Midwest Energy Association (MEA/MGA) to work on natural gas distribution equipment and piping.
• Complete an advanced gas service and/or distribution training within six months of employment date.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.
• Certifications desired depending on assignment: Certificate of Competency as a Gas Installer (or equivalent depending on assignment); 601, 408 OQ required by DOT; 408 LP Mechanical License; and Natural Gas Service License or trade equivalent.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug test. Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be able to immediately respond while assigned to off-hours emergency response standby status for a seven-day duration.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in various environments primarily in the field with prolonged exposure to the elements, natural gas and electrical equipment. Shifts and work hours may vary and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Some duties may require exposure to adverse conditions including but not limited to: varying temperature; inclement weather and/or other adverse environmental conditions. May be required to perform work at locations which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped.

Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Sitting or standing for prolonged period of time required. Must have the ability to safely operate a City issued motorized vehicle.

Ability to perceive and differentiate auditory and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Requires ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate while completing tasks within established time frames. It also requires interaction with employees from all City departments/divisions and the public.

Supplemental Information

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The City of Sunrise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act, the City of Sunrise will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.