Gas Mechanic I (Distribution, Construction & Maintenance)

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.

Nature of work: This classification involves installing, maintaining, and repairing the City's natural gas distribution system. 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; and marks lines and valve street covers. This position also operates heavy equipment, requisitions supplies/parts, and maintains records.

Examples of Duties

• Performs installation, maintenance, and operation tasks involved with CNG compressors, fill stations, and vehicles.
• 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.
• 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.
• Requisitions needed materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Responds to gas emergency calls.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school/vocational school or possession of G.E.D. equivalency or an equivalent combination of training and experience as outlined below or acceptable combination of education and experience.

Experience and Training: Reasonable years of work experience in gas utility work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas pipeline facilities, appliances, and gas piping. Complete the City of Sunrise Operator Qualification Program, as related to the position, within the applicable probationary period. Certifications desired depending on assignment: Certificate of Competency as a Gas Installer (or equivalent depending on assignment). Pass pre-employment and random drug testing, as required and monitored by federal, state, and local authorities.

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.

Physical Requirements

Work Environment: Work is performed in various environments including 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.

Physical: 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.

Sensory: Ability to perceive and differentiate 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

• Knowledge of use and operation of instruments such as gas scope, odor tester, voltmeters, amp meters, and other instruments used in the gas industry.
• Knowledge of natural gas distribution systems.
• Knowledge of the location and size of valves, meters, and regulators in the gas system.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions in the department.
• Knowledge of approved methods, materials, and tools used in gas piping, installation, and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of the method of determining necessary pipe size to supply any number of appliances on customer's premises, whether it be residential, commercial, or industrial.
• Skill in the detection, determination, and elimination of gas leaks.
• Skill in using department software.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to provide an environment conducive to acceptable performance and high morale.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and construction plans.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Ability to drive and operate department vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to identify and resolve work problems.
• Ability to work with state/county/local inspectors, customers, employees, and the public.
• Ability to respond to emergencies.

Benefits Package Summary General Employee Hired On or After 10/01/23

City-Paid Medical Benefits: Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage. Life Insurance: $30,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral Retirement: Employee Contribution = 8% Vesting = 10 Years Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000. Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually Longevity: Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following: Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit* 10 Years 2.5% 15 Years 2.5% 20 Years 5.0% * Longevity Benefit calculated on employee's base rate of pay Paid Holidays: Employees receive the following City-paid holidays: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day