Gas Technician I (Temp) - Construction

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security per the Windfall Elimination Provision but are subject to a FICA Alternative Plan. For more information contact the Human Resources Recruitment office at 361-826-3300 to obtain Form SSA-1945 Windfall Elimination Provision.

This position is an hourly position at pay grade 103.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

Gas Technicians are responsible for the construction, maintenance and operations of the City's gas distribution system.

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, pipe-fitting 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.

• Maintains map books

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

• Operate a 1 ton truck, 2 ½ ton crew truck, winch truck, dump truck, pick-up truck, pole and float trailers, ditchers, air compressors and welding equipment

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

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED

• No experience required

•Certified to fuse Poly pipe or must be certified within 6 months of hire

• 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

Other Information:

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

• 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.

• 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.