Gas Technician II

Job Description

Overview

Gas Technicians II - Maintenance & Operations are responsible for the maintenance and operation of the City's gas distribution system.

Responsibilities

• Keeps crew truck clean and assists with inventory of parts and supplies to keep the truck fully stocked

• Cleans parts and tools and performs daily maintenance and/or calibration of equipment

• Uses small hand tools, tapping, and stopple equipment. Performs semi-skilled and common labor work such as paint and/or wrap pipe, cutting and threading pipe, pipefitting and assists in other pipeline maintenance as required

• Frequently lifts to 100 pounds with assistance

• Operates backhoe, trenching machine, winch truck, air compressor, dump truck and other semi-heavy maintenance and construction equipment

• Inspects equipment and makes adjustments and minor repairs to maintain equipment in proper operating condition

• Prepares tap cards and/or various inspection reports and documentation in accordance with Department procedures and/or regulatory requirements

• Maintains map books

• Operates a 1 Ton truck, 2 1/2-ton crew truck, winch truck, dump truck, pickup truck, Pole and Float trailers, ditchers, air compressors, welding machine and equipment

• Installs or repairs mains, services, and meter loops

• Removes and/or exchanges gas meters

• Check for gas leaks

• Conducts tum Ons or turn offs

• Checks for stopped meters and house-line pressures using water manometer

• Conducts pressure tests, purges and puts in service new and existing gas mains in the City Gas Distribution system

• Performs intensive manual labor tasks including digging and backfilling ditches, installing pipe, shoveling up to 15 pounds of weight

• Operates line locating equipment and volt meters for taking pipe-to-soil potentials

• Assists the Crew Foreman and fills in during absence in the planning and supervision of the construction or maintenance crews

• Performs plastic pipe fusion with the use of poly fusion equipment

• Performs leak surveys using leak detection equipment such as combustible gas indicator (CGI) or (GMI) and RMLD

• Completes proper forms, logbooks and documentation on maps

• Responds to emergency leak calls and gas odor complaints

• Checks for leaks at mains and services, meters, regulators and on customer premises

• Inspect and lights customer gas appliances

• Maintain and operate self-contained breathing apparatus

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt - Full-Time

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

• Three (3) Years of Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Required within six (6) months of hire

• Certified as a competent welder by the Gas Department in both oxy-acetylene and electric arc welding

• Certified to fuse Poly pipe

• Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake endorsements

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: September 16, 2026