Gas Technician I

Job Description

Overview

Gas Technician I - Maintenance & Operations are responsible for the construction, maintenance and operations of the City's gas distribution system. The technician works under the supervision of the Crew Foreman and performs semi-skilled tasks and labor work. They drive trucks and may operate semi-heavy maintenance and construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Keep crew truck clean and assist with inventory of parts and supplies to keep the truck stocked

• Clean parts and tools and perform daily maintenance and/or calibration of equipment

• Use small hand tools, tapping and stopple equipment

• Perform semi-skilled and common labor work such as paint and/or wrap pipe, cutting and threading pipe, pipefitting and assist in other pipeline maintenance as required

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

• Assist in pressure tests, purging and putting in service new and existing gas mains in the city Gas distribution system

• Perform intensive manual labor tasks including digging and backfilling ditches, shoveling up to 15 pounds of weight, standing/ walking up to 5 hours at one time and frequently lifting up to 100lbs with assistance and continuous bending, stooping, and climbing in and out of ditches

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

• Install or repair mains, services, and meter loops. Removes and/ or exchanges gas meters as part of maintenance work tasks

• Inspect and operate backhoe, trenching machine, air compressor, and other semi-heavy maintenance equipment

• Assist with the installation and maintenance of large volume gas meters. Helps load meters weighing up to 800 lbs on truck and helps place meter in position at installation location, including preparing pipe fittings and assisting the welder with line-up

• Operate a 1 ton truck, 2 1/2 ton crew truck, 3yd dump truck, pickup truck, ditchers, air compressors, and welding equipment

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

• Perform plastic pipe fusion with the use of poly fusion and electro fusion equipment

• Complete proper forms, log books and documentation on maps

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non Exempt - Full-Time

• R otating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School/ GED

• No 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

• Must be certified to fuse poly pipe

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. 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 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: October 27, 2026