Gas Service Technician, Gas

JOB SUMMARY

Gas Service TechnicianAnnual Salary Range: $33,219.89 - $49,829.83-Grade: 19The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Gas Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana-to perform skilled and sometimes hazardous tasks in the maintenance and repair of gas lines and meters. Work is performed under the supervision of the Gas General Supervisor. This position is subject to 24-hour call.

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria's Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.-

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervises and performs meter service work: installs, maintains, tests, repairs, adjusts, and inspects regulators, reliefs, control valves, meters, and stations; turns on gas and lights pilots; turns meters on/off as directed by work orders; maintains and updates records and reports on repairs; records meter change-out tickets; repairs meter and gas line leaks in the field. Provides customer service; contacts customers regarding meter problems; explains tests and repairs performed to remedy problems; discusses billing problems. Performs work in various weather conditions and is subject to 24-hour call-out for emergency situations. -Maintains required inventory; ensures that all required materials are available for work to be performed. Cleans and maintains shop area and equipment according to established policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of gas distribution lines, meters and related equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Necessary Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver's license, or be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver's license within one month of hire. Must obtain certifications required from the Office of Pipeline Safety within six months of hire.--- Work Schedule: -40 hours per week; may work overtime, including holidays and weekends. This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.