Gas Service Worker Trainee

Notice of Job Opening

Date: July 26, 2023

Department: Utilities – Gas

Exp. Date: Until Filled

Pay: Min-$16.25 Max-$23.79 / Hr.

Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

An employee in this position is assigned to various work crews for training in the basic operating and maintenance functions of a natural gas distribution system. After completion of an annual training period and qualification in a sufficient number of tasks, the employee will be eligible for promotion to a Gas Service worker position. This employee reports to the Gas Construction Supervisor.

Examples of Work:

• Assisting in the installation of gas mains and services
• Assisting in the installation of meters
• Completing required paperwork and drawings
• Locating natural gas mains and services
• Attending training classes
• Operating work vehicles and equipment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Obtain a CDL, class A, during the first year probationary period

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Ability to follow required safety rules
• Skill in reading and understanding procedure manuals
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to effectively solve customer problems
• Ability to be qualified for basic tasks under Pipeline Safety Rules
• Ability to be on-call, on a scheduled rotation

PHSICAL DEMANDS

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment such as: walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movement. The performance of daily duties may require climbing on ladders, operating assigned equipment and vehicles, lifting/carrying/pushing moderate to heavy amounts of weight and verbally communicate to exchange information. May be required to respond to emergency and public calls after hours, including evenings and weekends.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is usually performed in an outdoor field environment. This results in exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, hazardous traffic and all types of weather/temperature conditions. Work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as, rough terrain is common.

General Online Application

If you have any additional questions please email or call Human Resources: +1 706 883 2037, hr@lagrangega.org