Gas Technician

Position Description:
**This job posting will be removed on Wednesday, June 12th**

**What You Will Do**

Perform work related to customer service field operations
Turn gas service on and off. Install and remove gas meters, regulators, and related equipment.
Respond to Natural Gas related emergencies.
Inspect, calibrate, maintain, and repair leak survey tools and equipment.
Maintain company vehicle. Load, unload, and operate tools and equipment including:

- Crescent and pipe wrenches
- Pliers and screwdrivers
- Meters and regulators
- Combustible gas indicators
- Ladders
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Valve Change Tools
- Power tools
- Probe Bar

Examine and light gas-fired equipment.
Investigate customer related orders and emergency situations including:

- High bills
- Carbon monoxide/fumes
- Pressure problems
- Possible leaks
- Fires
- Explosions
- Asphyxiations
- Natural disasters

Complete and update reports including:

- Gas leaks and work logs
- Equipment maintenance reports
- Mileage reports
- Time sheets

Maintain records including:

- Orders completed
- Driven miles
- Customer information
- Leak record information and maintenance work orders
- Meter inventory
- Leak classifications
- Yard line replacements

Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
Employee may be asked to perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

**What You Will Need**

H.S. Diploma
Applicable driver's license required.
Experience in use, function, and maintenance of tools applicable to position.
Working knowledge and training relative to:

- Use electronic communications (cell phones, two-way radios)
- Basic communication skills
- Use of a computer and basic computer software
- Reading maps, house numbers, dials, gauges, and instruction manuals

Read and write fluently in English.
Lift and move objects weighing up to 10 pounds 10-15 times a day; up to 20 pounds 15-20 times a day; up to 40 pounds 10-15 times a day; over 50 pounds 2-3 times a week.
Climb ladders; stoop, kneel, and crawl on floors on ground
React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
Operate tools and equipment in a safe manner
Communicate and exchange information or instructions
Visual ability to perform job responsibilities.
Travel over uneven terrain including: mud, gravel, sand, rocks, ice, and snow
Walk, stand, kneel/stoop, and drive for extended periods.
Be part of an on call rotation of team members available to respond to emergencies 24/7 including nights, weekends and holidays.
Willingness to work nights shifts.
Willingness to work overtime.

Pay: From $23.63 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus opportunities

Ability to Relocate:

- Galveston, TX: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person