Gas Apprentice

**Description**:
**NATURE OF WORK**

This classification involves learning skills to become a gas service technician for the City. An employee in this position, under close supervision, rotates through various functions of the gas utility program with the emphasis on field work; performs or assists with manual and semi-skilled assignments in maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment related to a natural gas distribution system; and assists with the installation, maintenance, and repair of the natural gas system itself. This position also prepares pipes and meters before projects; assists with the gas leak survey and valve maintenance programs; and drives/maintains trucks.

**Examples of Duties**:
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**
- Installs and maintains gas services, mains, and other gas distribution equipment.
- Installs, removes, replaces, and works on natural gas appliances.
- Sets and maintains residential and large commercial gas meter installations; performs pipe fitting work on the customers’ premises.
- Locates gas lines; replaces gas lines; and cuts and caps gas lines.
- Performs minor repairs on gas distribution systems, valves, and meters as instructed.
- Participates in pipe and meter repair, installation, maintenance, fitting, and service; repairs meter glass as necessary.
- Prepares pipes/tools before projects; wraps and paints pipes, meters, and regulators.
- Provides cathodic protection.
- Assists in the valve maintenance and gas leak survey program.
- Assists in the inspection of gas pipelines and enclosed area to detect and locate leaks.
- Responds to any gas emergency (i.e. leaks, carbon monoxide, fire calls, etc.).
- Assists with related manual labor duties.
- Drives truck with trailer as assigned.
- Maintains and cleans trucks, tools, and related equipment utilized on the job.
- Operates heavy equipment (backhoe, etc.) as trained.
- Works overtime and on emergency callouts as needed.
- Performs related work as required.

**Requirements**:
**EDUCATION**
- Graduation from an accredited high school/vocational or GED equivalency
- ** PROOF OF THE **HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION **MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION**. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)**

**EXPERIENCE TRAINING**
- One (1) year experience in general building and mechanical maintenance and repair work which involved daily customer contact; or an equivalent combination of training and experience preferred.

**NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS**
- Must successfully complete the City of Sunrise operator qualification program, as related to the position, within the applicable probationary period
- Must be willing to work shift work and be available for overtime and emergency callouts
- Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Must obtain a valid a Florida driver's license prior to hire.
- Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing, as required and monitored by federal, state and local authorities

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

**Work Environment**
- Tasks are regularly performed outdoors with potential exposure to the following conditions: varying temperatures, inclement weather, and/or other adverse conditions.

**Sensory**
- Must have the ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City-issued technology devices.

**Physical**
- Physical capability to effectively use and operate City assigned vehicles, golf carts, and manual or power tools
- Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual janitorial/ maintenance labor
- Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements
- Ability to walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to withstand exposure to the following conditions without stress: excessive noise, unpleasant odors, chemicals/other environmental substances
- If applicable: Perform work at locations with exposure over, in and around water, which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped

**Supplemental Information**:
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Knowledge of methods, practices, equipment, tools, and materials used in maintenance, repair, and construction.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions pertaining to outdoor construction or heavy equipment work site locations.
- Skill in the use and care of the tools and equipment pertinent to the performance of maintenance and construction work.
- Skill in using department software.
- Skill in driving and operating a motor vehicle safely and defensively.
- Ability to follow o