Gas Utility Worker

Salary: $32,448.00 - $43,804.80 Annually
Location : Americus
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Natural Gas
Opening Date: 11/13/2025

Description
The purpose of the Gas Utility Worker classification within the Service department is to perform maintenance work involving installation and repair of natural gas utility lines, meters, regulators, and related equipment, as well as assist with the bi-weekly cut-off list.

Examples of Duties
*The functions listed below are those that represent most of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and manual tasks associated with gas utility installation and maintenance projects, such as repairing leaks, installing meters, and performing pipe fitting.
• Assists in providing training and guidance to other employees and operates various equipment, machinery, and tools for department projects.
• Performs general maintenance tasks, follows safety procedures, completes forms, and reports, and provides emergency response after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Required to reside within a thirty-minute response time of the Natural Gas Department
• Performs any related assigned duties.

Typical Qualifications
Education:
Requires a High School diploma/GED.
Experience: Requires one year of previous experience operating heavy equipment; gas utility installation/repair, basic pipe fitting, and general maintenance work; or any equivalent.

Supplemental Information
Required Certifications and Licenses Valid in the State of Georgia.

• Commercial Driver's License Class A

Physical Demand

* Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Heavy Work - Involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighting up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment (Unavoidable Hazards)

* Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to fumes and/or noxious odors; traffic; moving machinery.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Americus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the city of Americus to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management
We pride ourselves on providing competitive pay and an excellent benefits package that includes;
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Retirement Options, Wellness Programs, 11 Paid Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Vacation Leave, and much more, while also ensuring that we remain compliant with the City Personnel policies and procedures and Local, State, and Federal regulations.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate.

Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a CDL license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question