Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: Install, repair and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as: meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors and water devices. Install service lines. Field position using heavy equipment.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Depending on designation of Construction or Operations Gas Utility, primary duties may vary; however both Operations-designated Utility Technicians and Construction-designated Utility Technicians will be cross trained and flexible in carrying out both designations.
• Follow all state and federal regulations • Responsible for gas line locations • Operate mechanical equipment • Repair leaks • Investigate leaks • Customer service • Install services including pipes • Turn meters on or off or close service • Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through maters at specified flow rates • Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters • Connect regulators to test stands. And turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications • Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, and cutting torches. • Report maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made • Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools • Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants • Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment • Routinely involved in utility construction projects • Participation in "Call duty" rotation with additional pay. Internal relations: all Grey Forest Utility staff, administrators External relations: customers and contractors in the field JOB SPECIFICATION Knowledge: knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repairs and maintenance. Ability to obtain a Valid CDL Texas Drivers License Skills: active listening, installation, reading comprehension, trouble shooting, equipment, routine maintenance of equipment, time management, critical thinking, equipment selection, service orientation, active learning
Skills helpful: Involves using communication and organizational skills to co-ordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals Abilities: near vision, oral comprehension, oral expression, problem sensitivity, arm-hand steadiness, deductive reasoning, extent flexibility, information ordering, multi-limb coordination, control precision
Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience as required FORM OF WORKING CONDITIONS: Environmental conditions: outdoor, exposed to all weather conditions, may be exposed contaminants including dust, gases, odors or pollutants. Job hazards/safety: requires use of hard hat, protective gloves, cut-resistant gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses and reflective vests, safety boots, cold weather gear, machinery, tools and equipment.
Benefits: Retirement, Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Medical for Employee, performance Bonuses Starting Salary $20.00/hr. depending on Experience, could be higher. Grey Forest Utilities
Job Tags
For contractors, Outdoor, Flexible hours,