Gas Technician III- Pressure and Measurement

Overview

The Gas Technician III is responsible for supporting the construction, maintenance, and operation of the City's gas distribution system. The Gas Technician III supervises a crew that constructs and installs gas mains, which involve pipe fitting, welding, making taps, installing services, making repairs, fusion of poly pipe, construction of offsets, and any other related work as required, such as responding to gas emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Use small hand tools, tapping, and stopple equipment. Performs semi-skilled and common labor work such as paint and/or wrap pipe, cutting and threading pipe, pipe-fitting and assists in other pipeline maintenance as required frequently lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance

• Operates backhoe, trenching machine, and other semi-heavy maintenance and construction equipment

• Inspect equipment and makes adjustments and minor repairs to maintain equipment in proper operating condition

• Performs clerical tasks such as completing required forms used to document inspections from work orders in accordance with Department procedures and/or regulatory requirements

• Reviews all paperwork prepared by subordinates

• Operates a l-ton truck, 2 12 ton crew truck, winch truck, dump truck, pickup truck, Pole and Float trailers, ditchers, air compressors, welding machine and equipment

• Performs the planning and supervision of work crew

• Reviews and monitors work progress of crew ensuring work is being conducted in accordance with company procedures

• Performs plastic pipe fusion with the use of poly fusion and electro fusion equipment and operates line locating equipment and volt meters for taking pipe-to-soil potentials

• Performs intensive manual labor tasks including digging and backfilling ditches, installing pipe, shoveling up to 15 pounds of weight, standing/walking up to 5 hours at one time, continuous bending, stooping and climbing out of ditches

• Installs or repairs mains, services, and meter loops, removes and/or exchange gas meters as part of maintenance work tasks

• Checks for stopped meters and houseline pressures using water manometer

• Serves as primary welder involved in the construction and maintenance of gas distribution facilities by performing pipe fitting and welding; Performs electric arc and oxy-acetylene welding to cut and fit pipe ranging from 12" to 12" in diameter

• Welds stopple fittings on gas mains and operates stopple equipment to make hot taps and/or valve off sections of pipe

• Performs leak surveys using leak detection equipment such as combustible gas indicator (CGI) or (GMI) and RMLD

• Complete proper forms, log books and documentation on maps

• Investigate gas odor complaints and utilize gas leak detection equipment in order to locate and pinpoint gas leaks

• Evaluates severity of leaks and makes recommendations to the General Foreman for repair priority

• Monitors DOT inspections on all gas regulator stations, regulators, relief valves, key valves and gas main pressure tests

• Ensures DOT regulations are being followed, and logs and records are maintained up to date

• Monitors gas pressure and odorization for the City Gas Distribution system

• Analyzes problems, makes and supervises needed adjustments

• Maintains appropriate DOT records and reports findings and results to Gas Pressure Inspector

• Serves as primary welder involved in the construction and maintenance of gas distribution facilities by performing pope fitting and welding; Performs electric arc any oxy-acetylene welding to cut and fit pipe ranging from 12" to 12" in diameter

• Welds stopple fittings on gas mains and operates stopple equipment to make hot taps and/or valve off sections of pipe

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non exempt - Full Time - Non rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

• Must be available to work additional hours as needed

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• 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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• 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

Required within six (6) months of hire

• Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brakes endorsement

• Certified as a competent welder by the Gas Department in both Oxy-acetylene and electric arc welding

• Certified to fuse Poly pipe

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

• FBI Background Check: No

• Police Background Check: No

• Clearing House Query (CDL): No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• 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

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: March 31, 2026

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• City of Corpus Christi

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