Job Title:
Service Installer
Major Duties:
Operates backhoe, trencher, tractor, jackhammer, and/or shovels and other tools to dig and fill trenches. Installs and replaces gas lines; installs new mains and extensions, regulator settings, and piping. Replaces leaking distribution mains. Welds valves and pipes as needed; uses plastic fusion equipment to join pipes. Performs pipe cutting and pipe fitting, including pressure testing. Replaces dirt or repairs pavement when job is completed. Performs safety and maintenance inspections of equipment; reports repair needs to supervisor; performs basic equipment maintenance, including oiling and greasing machinery. Installs safe work zones at jobs sites; wears required protective gear. Assists in conducting leak surveys, including surveys of transmission lines, industrial customer piping, and system update surveys. Operates CGI meters to identify gas leaks; calibrates leak detection equipment. Identifies the presence of a leaks and hazard level; secures the area and protects life and property; locates the source of leaks and shuts off customer lines and appliance; contacts supervisor to request repair crew as needed; documents hazard level and measures taken. Lights customer pilot lights. Completes required training. Reports all accidents and completes accident reports; follows medical protocols for injuries. Notifies supervisor immediately of mechanical problems, safety and health hazards, customer service problems, and other non-standard operating conditions. Monitors and ensures that all confined space entry is preceded by atmospheric testing and is done with the appropriate equipment to ensure strict compliance with safety regulations. Responds to after-hours emergencies as required. Performs related duties.
City Application Required. Apply via City website www.athensal.us or in person at City of Athens Human Resources, City Hall Municipal Offices, located at 200 W. Hobbs St., Athens. Inquiries: 256-233-8737.
The City of Athens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all facets of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants. The City is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen and physical required. The City of Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services, programs, or activities.