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Form of workFunctions as a lead worker training and overseeing the work of the crew assigned to locate underground gas leaks and maintain/repair corrosion systems within the Utilities Gas Section in order to maintain adequate Cathodic Protection of the City's gas distribution system in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.
May be required to work extended hours to complete surveying/testing jobs. Position primarily functions outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to noise, mechanical hazards, gas fumes and traffic hazards; potential street cave-ins when entering street excavations. Heavy physical work involving the ability to walk up to five miles daily; bending, stooping, kneeling and grasping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 45 pounds; operating a motor vehicle and navigating across even and uneven surfaces.
Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. Release of Information Form (49 CFR Part 40) required.
FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Full-time; regular; non-exempt; union-represented position
This position is grade BC15
- Schedules, assigns and directs daily activities of work crew; inspects completed work is in compliance with standards and safety requirements, provides on-the-job training to new employees, instructs crew on proper work procedures; serves as technical support to other workers; maintains work records and log books; serves as a liaison with the supervisor.
- Installs and replaces gas mains and service lines, including master and small meters, by-passes, hot tapping and stopple fittings; installs anodes and ground beds; performs plastic, arc and acetylene welding.
- Operates various cathodic testing and gas leak detection equipment; uses pipe locating equipment; identifies corrective and preventive actions to maintain adequate Cathodic Protection of gas distribution system.
- Prepares reports and records for corrosion control and leak history; draws/drafts diagrams as part of pipe inspection cards.
- Operates and performs preventive maintenance on light equipment, including trucks, backhoes, trenchers, tampers and jackhammers.
- Responds to inquiries and complaints from City staff and the public.
- Responds to emergencies on a twenty-four hour, seven day a week basis.
- Serves as the acting supervisor as necessary.
Valid Class A commercial driver's license required; Polyethylene Butt Fusion certification required; Welding Certification in electric arc and acetylene must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.
Considerable knowledge of: Practices and methods regarding the construction and maintenance of natural gas distribution and Cathodic Protection systems; practices, methods and techniques of various welds; basic electricity; general layouts of the City's natural gas and water system; gas leak detection practices and procedures; City codes and procedures regarding gas repairs; methods, materials, and equipment used in the installation, construction, and repair of gas utilities; safety equipment and procedures used when working on natural gas lines; safety and installation codes relating to utility operations; use and care of electronic equipment, power and hand tools; principles and practices of effective employee supervision.
Ability to: Lead, assign and oversee the work of a crew; operate various motorized light equipment and vehicles; operate high pressure gas equipment; handle difficult cathodic-protection related situations; interpret project plans, maps, blueprints, and diagrams to determine the proper gas dimension, location, equipment, and materials needed; respond effectively to emergency situations; perform accurate record keeping; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; perform technical reading and writing; oversee and guide the work of other employees; establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public; ability to operate a motor vehicle and navigate across even and uneven surfaces; ability to work in confined spaces, wear and use SCBA equipment, and pass annual confined-space physical.
Skills in: operating a personal computer for data entry and GIS map access; utilizing equipment and tools used for the installation, maintenance, and repair of gas lines (rectifiers, gas meters, regulators, relief valves, backhoes, trenchers, tampers and jackhammers, and other apparatus).
