GAS CONSTRUCTION WORKER I-III

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Wednesday, September 24 through 11:59 pm, Friday, October 24, 2025.

Salary Information:

Grade Level I - $25.972 - $35.495 Hourly

Grade Level II - $27.354 - $37.299 Hourly

Grade Level III - $32.3726 - $44.496 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, performs construction, maintenance, and repair of natural gas pipelines and related distribution system facilities and equipment. Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the installation, maintenance, repair of natural gas pipelines and related distribution system facilities and equipment; Operates commercial vehicles and other equipment; Excavates, shores, and compacts trenches; Operates and maintains a variety of pneumatic and hydraulic tools and other related construction equipment; Bends, cuts and threads pipe; Prepares and applies pipe protective coatings; May install valves, clamps, and fittings; May read and interpret sketches or diagrams of pipe system layouts; Assists welders, heavy equipment operators, and other skilled workers; Observes safety rules and regulations; Performs various polyethylene (PE) pipe joining methods; May operate combustible gas detectors and perform leakage investigations; May install, operate, maintain and repair tapping and pressure control equipment; May act in a lead capacity and train staff; May evaluate staff for Operator Qualification assigned tasks; Responds to emergency repair of natural gas pipeline infrastructure; Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

• One year experience in one or more of the following: the construction, maintenance or repair of natural gas, water, sewer or oil pipeline infrastructure systems; gas distribution work including performing residential, commercial and industrial gas appliance and service work; general construction; operation of various types of construction-related equipment; and plumbing, welding or other trade-related work.
  
  
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of proper use of tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of construction jobsite safety standards.
• Ability to operate machinery.
• Ability to follow instructions and comply with established procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 60 pounds and perform strenuous manual labor on a daily basis (dig by hand, operate jackhammers, etc.)
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and initiative when dealing with the public.
• A Class A commercial driver license is required prior to passing probation and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Must comply with the Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program as required by the Federal Department of Transportation regulations.

Must comply with the Operator Qualification Program based on department standards and maintained on an ongoing basis.

Must comply with the City of Long Beach Respiratory Protection Program including submitting to fit testing and the use of respiratory protective equipment.

Willingness to work an alternate work schedule, weekends, holidays, overtime hours, and standby rotation, as required.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Application and Supplemental Application....................................... Qualifying
Occupational Written Exam...........................................................100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted based on application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after filing of application, contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570- 6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570- 6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. F52AN-25 GCW:FGV HR:09/24/2025

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 10/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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