Gas Line Technician

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

 

*** Employee is required to serve standby and must live and maintain a residence within a residential boundary within 40 minutes of the intersection of NW 34TH Street and NW 39TH Avenue in Gainesville per CWA contract Article 16 ***

 

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is responsible but limited journey level technical work in electric and gas distribution system construction, maintenance and repair.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its intermediate technical skills and construction knowledge.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.  Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Depending on the area of assignment:

Constructs, maintains and repairs energized underground distribution systems of 600v or less.

Constructs, maintains and repairs energized overhead distribution systems of 600v or less. Constructs, maintains, and repairs pressurized gas distribution systems of 60 psig or less (LP and Natural).

Under direct supervision, constructs, maintains, and repairs de-energized overhead and underground electric distribution systems of all voltages.

Under direct supervision, constructs, maintains and repairs gas distribution systems of all pressures.

Installs single-phase electric meters.

Installs telecommunication systems cable and conduit.

Inspects installed underground civil infrastructure for compliance with specifications and design.

Ensures contractors adhere to utility standards.

Completes necessary job-related paperwork.

Checks work orders for materials needed.  Coordinates issuance and return of materials for installed facilities.

Operates a variety of motor-operated construction equipment including, but not limited to, excavating and trenching equipment.

Cleans and services tools and equipment.

Responds to gas and electric emergency situations.

Maintains SCBA qualifications and works in IDLH environments when required.

Establishes and maintains qualifications on all covered tasks required to construct, maintain, and repair gas facilities under 60 psig per Federal Regulations.

Evaluates and qualifies personnel of equal or lesser classifications on all covered tasks required to construct, maintain and repair gas facilities under 60 psig per Federal Regulations.

Works in accordance with all safety regulations.

Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

May construct, maintain, and repair street light fixtures and associated infrastructure.

Completes the installation of a conduit system and associated underground electric service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Depending on the area of assignment:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and six (6) months experience as a construction laborer, including use of tools and equipment used in construction; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid Florida Driver License required at time of appointment and at all times while employed in this classification.

Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class “A” required within 6 months from time of appointment.

Certifications

Work will require drug testing as prescribed by federal and/or state regulations.

Persons hired into this classification must participate in the GRU Progression Through Training Program (PTTP) for the Line Technician classification.