GAS WORKER

Gas Worker Position

This position assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the natural gas distribution system.

Reports To: The Gas Line Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions.

An incumbent in this position may be designated as Gas Worker I or II, dependent upon the qualification, experience and knowledge of the selected applicant.

$20.84 -$31.26 per hour (Gas Worker I) $22.97-$34.46 per hour (Gas Worker II)

Job Requirements

Gas Worker I

• Assists others in the installation of gas service lines and mains.
• Assists others in the repair of gas leaks.
• Assists with cleaning and restocking assigned vehicle(s) with appropriate tools, materials, equipment and supplies.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining a safe work zone.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Gas Worker II

• Participates in the installation of gas service lines and mains.
• Participates in the repair of gas leaks.
• Ensures assigned vehicle(s) are clean and stocked with appropriate tools, materials, equipment and supplies.
• Establishes and maintains a safe work zone.
• Completes required reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Gas Worker I

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• No experience requirements.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Required to satisfactorily develop job knowledge and skills to be promoted to Gas Worker II within 2 years of date of hire, which includes obtaining a valid North Carolina Class A CDL. Failure to satisfy this requirement will result in discharge from employment.

Gas Worker II

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of and apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class A Drivers License or ability to readily obtain within 6 months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

Gas Worker I

• Knowledge of the installation and repair of gas service lines and mains.
• Knowledge of job related safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of hand tools, test equipment, and small power tools.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with the work.
• Skill in operating various types of motorized construction equipment used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the natural gas distribution system.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in setting priorities for completing projects.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Gas Worker II

• Knowledge of the installation and repair of gas service lines and mains.
• Knowledge of job related safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of hand tools, test equipment, and small power tools.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards associated with the work.
• Skill in operating various types of motorized construction equipment used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the natural gas distribution system.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in setting priorities for completing projects.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.