Gas Survey Technician - Louisiana

Job Description What You Will Do Southern Cross is hiring for a full-time Gas Leak Survey Technician to inspect gas lines and pipes to determine the origin and severity of a gas leak. As a Gas Leak Survey Technician, you will be trained to detect, locate, and evaluate gas leaks and report leaks to the local gas company. In this position you will drive a company vehicle. However, It may be required to have a reliable personal vehicle during training (typically 4-5 weeks) for daily work use. Training is typically 4-5 weeks (paid), learning how to accurately detect and classify natural gas leaks, walking 5 or more miles per day, working outdoors in all weather conditions and environments i.e.: in and around vehicular traffic, residential and commercial environments, rural environments including: tall grass, uneven walking areas, fields, city sidewalks, alley ways and at times encountering dogs and wildlife. Responsibilities & Duties Must be flexible to travel up to 75% of the time including occasional weekends may be required. Ability to fly/drive anywhere in the U.S. Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot technology as needed. Ability to drive-in all-weather conditions. Adhere to all safety and quality policies and procedures. Must be able to learn training material in classroom format and/or online courses and be able to pass all qualification tests for this role. Physical and Additional Requirements Bending, crouching, kneeling, and walking several miles per day Carry a minimum of 20 lbs. of equipment Be able to effectively communicate with customers in a courteous manner displaying excellent customer service and perform other duties as assigned Observe and follow all company/client procedures Be available for overtime (which may include weekends) Be comfortable using computers/technology What You Will Earn Starting pay is $20.25 per hour to start with an increase of .50 cents at 60 and 180 days. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical/Dental/Vision Plan & 401K, Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) starting Day 1, Paid Holidays, Mileage Reimbursement or a Company Vehicle Equal Opportunity Employer Sparus Holdings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. EEO Statement Sparus Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. Reasonable Accommodation Requests Sparus Holdings is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. “Know Your Rights” Poster The law requires Sparus Holdings to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision Sparus Holdings will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information. Build Your Career with Sparus At Sparus, we empower people to grow and make a difference, regardless of their role. As a leading provider of field, technical and professional utility services in North America, we help gas, electric, water and other infrastructure partners maintain safe, reliable systems. Our teams bring deep expertise in inspection, metering, locating, damage prevention, construction management and program delivery, keeping essential systems reliable and communities connected. What drives us is simple: excellence and people. Our success comes from a culture built on safety, accountability and continuous learning. We invest in our people so they can grow their skills, advance their careers, and help build a stronger, more resilient future. If you’re motivated, ready for new challenges and want to join a team that’s making a real impact, explore our current opportunities and see where a career with Sparus can take you. Sparus delivers field, technical and professional services through its operating entities: Sparus Utility Services, Sparus Technical Services, The Spear Group, Southern Cross, TruCheck, Allegiant, OneVision, United Locating Services and NAFS.