Gas Construction Technician
Job in
Fairhope, Baldwin County, Alabama, 36533, USA
Listing for:
City of Fairhope (AL)
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Field/Service Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: GAS CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN I
Under the daily supervision of the Gas Crew Leader, this employee repairs gas lines, digs gas service line trenches and installs gas services to homes and businesses within the service area.
This is an entry-level position in which the employee will work under close direction of the Crew Leader and Construction Supervisor.
The employee may be required to perform tasks such as, but not limited to: operating equipment utilized in gas line installation and repair, responding to emergency or hazardous situations, responding to information requests or general questions from the public.
This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screenings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Line Repair
Repairs gas line leaks or other problems.Ensures line repairs have been properly performed through work inspections.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Line Installation and maintenance
Installs residential and commercial gas services.Ensures that line installations have been properly performed through work inspections.Installs gas main distribution lines.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Line Trenching
Uses ditching equipment to open service line or gas main trenches for installation of new gas lines.Ensures new service or main trenches are properly dug and backfilled.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Emergency Response
Responds to gas system emergencies as part of a designated emergency response team.Serves in a supporting and assisting role for emergency response team members.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
Public Relations
Responds to all public requests for information or assistance and refers these requests to the proper sources in a professional and courteous manner.Qualifications
Possess a high school diploma or GED.Possess a current driver license; must be insurable.Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and an initial drug screen.Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities* Knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.* Knowledge of service area geography, street, and road systems.* Knowledge of municipal gas service systems and operations.* Knowledge of gas line repair and installation techniques and procedures.Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and supervisors.Ability to prepare reports using correct English, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.Ability to understand verbal supervisory instructions.Ability to effectively communicate internally, both orally and in writing.Ability to attend training programs or obtain additional certifications for professional development, whether through travel or local.Ability to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).Ability to use basic hand tools required to complete job tasks.Ability to use devices such as tablets, computers, phones.Ability to work overtime, weekends and respond to emergency calls.Ability to operate a vehicle and respond when called upon in a timely manner.Physical Demands
This work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent usage of hand digging equipment, working outdoors daily in the elements, climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs., crouching, or crawling in confined spaces.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions such as working under extreme weather conditions, gaseous atmospheres, or situations where conditions cannot be controlled.
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