This position performs technical duties in the maintenance of the natural gas utility system. Reads and records usage data from gas utility meters and water meters; locates malfunctioning meters; troubleshoots and makes repairs; installs meters for new accounts; turns off and locks meters for nonpayment; maintains and paints system infrastructure; conducts regulator station inspections; performs odorant injections; participates in the construction, maintenance and repair of natural gas system infrastructure; excavates gas lines using hand tools, backhoe, and trencher; and Locates and repairs leaks; conducts leak surveys; mows and trims grass; operates a variety of hand and power tools; performs related duties.
Applicants being seriously considered will require a “history check” to look back into the past two years of DOT employment for DOT violations. A pre-employment drug test will be conducted before an applicant may be hired into a safety sensitive position. A negative DOT urine drug test is required prior to performing a safety sensitive position.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain Railroad Commission required training.
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