GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This is the first of two levels in the Gas Distribution Maintenance series. Incumbents perform skilled work in the testing, repairs and operation of the Gas Distribution system. Responsibilities may include assisting in testing and repair of industrial and commercial meters and regulators; assisting in inspecting, installing, testing, maintenance, calibration and performing repairs as needed to regulator stations; programming meter correction devices; enforcing safety rules and federal regulations; maintaining records of work performed and equipment tested; and completing standard reports.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists with the installation, maintenance, testing and repair of natural gas regulator stations and large metering stations, which may include inspection, replacing and removing equipment and materials, and constructing and operating systems as required.

2. Troubleshoots abnormal operating conditions within the gas distribution system; receives and responds to work orders concerning commercial and industrial gas consumers and monitors and maintains accurate meter and pressure regulation.

3. Prepares, reviews, and maintains a variety of operational records and reports.

4. Maintains inventory of parts and equipment in area of responsibility.

5. Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.

• Two (2) years of gas construction or gas distribution experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.

Licensing and Certifications Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Class D Driver’s license.

• Position requires various Natural Gas Operator Qualifications deemed pertinent to position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

• Natural gas and other various safety principles and practices.

• City geography.

• Record keeping principles.

• Computers and related software applications.

Skill in:

• Utilizing and maintaining applicable tools, equipment, and vehicles.

• Reading and applying reports, procedures, policies, and manuals.

• Providing customer service.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Prioritizing work.

• Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

• Using a computer and related software applications.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Preparing operational reports and records.

• Monitoring and maintaining inventory.

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisors, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound.

• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

• Mental Acuity: Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.

• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

• Visual ability 1: sufficient to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.