Gas Utility Technician Job at Grey Forest Utilities, Helotes, TX

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  • Grey Forest Utilities
  • Helotes, TX

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Install, repair and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as: meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors and water devices. Install service lines. Field position using heavy equipment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Depending on designation of Construction or Operations Gas Utility, primary duties may vary; however both Operations-designated Utility Technicians and Construction-designated Utility Technicians will be cross trained and flexible in carrying out both designations.

• Follow all state and federal regulations

• Responsible for gas line locations

• Operate mechanical equipment

• Repair leaks

• Investigate leaks

• Customer service

• Install services including pipes

• Turn meters on or off or close service

• Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through maters at specified flow rates

• Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters

• Connect regulators to test stands. And turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications

• Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, and cutting torches.

• Report maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made

• Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools

• Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants

• Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment

• Routinely involved in utility construction projects

• Participation in "Call duty" rotation with additional pay.

Internal relations: all Grey Forest Utility staff, administrators External relations: customers and contractors in the field

JOB SPECIFICATION

Knowledge: knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repairs and maintenance.

Ability to obtain a Valid CDL Texas Drivers License

Skills: active listening, installation, reading comprehension, trouble shooting, equipment, routine maintenance of equipment, time management, critical thinking, equipment selection, service orientation, active learning

Skills helpful: Involves using communication and organizational skills to co-ordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals

Abilities: near vision, oral comprehension, oral expression, problem sensitivity, arm-hand steadiness, deductive reasoning, extent flexibility, information ordering, multi-limb coordination, control precision

Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience as required

FORM OF WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environmental conditions: outdoor, exposed to all weather conditions, may be exposed contaminants including dust, gases, odors or pollutants. Job hazards/safety: requires use of hard hat, protective gloves, cut-resistant gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses and reflective vests, safety boots, cold weather gear, machinery, tools and equipment.

Benefits:

Retirement, Vacation, Sick Leave, Paid Medical for Employee, performance Bonuses

Starting Salary $20.00/hr. depending on Experience, could be higher. Grey Forest Utilities

Job Tags

For contractors, Outdoor, Flexible hours,

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