NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Natural Gas Technician I
Shelby, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.35/hr - $18.35/hrNEOGOV is seeking a Natural Gas Technician I to join their Energy Services department. The role involves performing skilled trades work related to the repair, replacement, and installation of gas utility lines, as well as conducting inspections and investigating gas leaks under close supervision.
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Responsibilities
Assists in the repair, replacement, and installation of gas utility lines, meters, outlets, regulators, and related facilities; locates gas mains and services
Fits taps and fuses pipe; assists with pipe welding; repairs damaged coatings
Responds to and assists with investigating and repairing broken gas lines and gas leaks; assists in conducting leak surveys, cathodic protection surveys, casing surveys, and patrolling pipelines
Assists with rectifier readings; assists with checking pressures and downloads pressure recordings; checks interruptible consumption when required
Records atmospheric corrosion data; assists with testing odorant levels on gas system for federal regulations; assists with general corrosion and atmospheric corrosion control
Assists with valve inspection and repair
Assists with inspecting hazardous pipe crossings
Connects and disconnects gas service to meter and regulator sets; ensures meters are free of corrosion and properly set; lights pilots
Takes pipe to soil potential readings
Operates bush hog, backhoe, dump truck, trencher, tamp and related automotive and construction equipment as qualified
Helps maintain rights-of-way, regulator, and farm tap stations; mows grass, weed eats, trims trees, and picks up debris
Assists with abandonment of services and mains
Assists with installation of anode beds and test stations
Digs trenches by hand or machine; digs out, cleans, primes, and coats service risers
Cleans, primes, and paints gas meters to meet federal atmospheric corrosion regulations
Stocks truck with materials and supplies; loads and unloads trucks
Makes minor repairs to and maintains tools and equipment
May be required to work outside normal working hours in stand-by, on-call, or emergency situations
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Successfully complete Operator Qualification requirements as defined for Natural Gas Technician I within two years of hire
Complete excavation, trenching and shoring, and flagging training within one year of hire
Valid commercial driver's license in the State of North Carolina, or the ability to obtain within two years of hire
Some knowledge of the maintenance, repair, and manual tasks related to gas utility work
Some knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work
Some knowledge of the safe and proper use and operation of equipment required in the work
Skill in the use of equipment to which assigned
Ability to understand oral and written instructions
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, customers, and the general public
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life Insurance
401k
NC Retirement
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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