Gas Technician Iii - Construction Inspector

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00140
Department: Gas System
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Closing Date: 3/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Position Description
ENTRY SALARY: $53,631.63
The Gas Technician III performs advanced manual and skilled lead work in one or more specialized areas of construction, maintenance, inspection, installation, propane, cathodic protection, and repair work on gas mains, service lines, gas appliances, and related apparatus. Performs work in the warehouse and the meter shop. Work is performed independently and reviewed upon completion for conformity with instructions and established standards.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be scheduled/required to take and pass a written exam. Candidates that pass exam will be invited to sit for a formal interview at a later date.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees, leads, and supervises various crews performing installation, construction, maintenance, and repair work on various gas appliances, gas mains, service lines and other apparatus.
  
• Performs complete advanced inspections of gas mainlines, service lines, and meters to guarantee compliance with all Federal, State and Clearwater Gas System regulations and procedures; monitors contractor work and compliance with designs.
  
• Drives propane delivery/bobtail trucks and fills tanks with propane for residential, commercial and industrial customers.
  
• Designs, installs, and inspects rectifiers and anodes to eliminate corrosive electrolysis between gas pipelines and ground; submits designs to contractors
  
• Measures, compares, and determines causes of electrical activity concerning gas pipelines and ground.
  
• Evaluates, checks, and monitors all jobs; ensures as-builds, bore logs, and federally mandated pressure test records; reviews all work and submits appropriate invoices.
  
• Oversees contractors and job site operations; identifies any obstacles, monitors work progress, and ensures completion and compliance with standards.
  
• Designs, supervises, lays-out, and installs gas house piping and gas appliances including connecting water lines to hot water heaters; performs cost benefit analysis on new installations.
  
• Designs service installations, installs propane tanks, extends gas lines from propane tanks to the gas meters and buildings.
  
• Performs other duties of an advance nature concerning the use of natural or L.P. gases; responds to all after hour emergencies to protect life and property when on call.
  
• Reconditions meter or regulators to meet Federal, State and Clearwater Gas System standards.
  
• Trains and provides quality control for subordinates.
  
• Applies skill in the use and care of tools of the gas trade.
  
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

• A valid State driver's license is required.
  
• Obtain and maintain the State of Florida Propane Qualifier license within one (1) year from the time the minimum criteria is met to sit for the exam (Propane section employees only).
  
• Does this position require a Commercial Driver's License? Yes
  
• Type: Possession and maintenance of Class A or B CDL with necessary endorsements based on area of assignment.

This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides: Ditcher, air hammer, trenching machine, power tools, fusion machines, digital manometer, combustible gas detector, gas prover, and other equipment as assigned.
Education and Experience: High School graduation, High School Equivalency Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate AND a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the installation, service and repair of gas devices and gas distribution system operations; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must be able to pass random drug testing.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of -

• Municipal, state, and national gas codes, and gas distribution systems
  
• Common hand and power tools
  
• Pipes and fittings
  
• Gas mains, lines, and meters
  
• Propane and Natural gas
  
• Hazards and safety precautions
  
• Practices, tools, and equipment used in gas appliance installation, service, and repair
  
• Operation and maintenance of gas appliances
  
• Department policies and protocols

Skill in -

• Reading construction drawings and the use of telemetering equipment
  
• Understanding and completing oral and written instructions
  
• Working outdoors in adverse weather
  
• Leadership and team building
  
• Working with other departments or trades
  
• Performing physically challenging work
  
• Locating, diagnosing, and repairing defects in gas appliances
  
• Inspecting, supervising, and overseeing work of less skilled employees and providing training
  
• Learning gas system work procedures, practices, policies and safety precautions
  
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships
  
• Dealing tactfully with the public
  
• Educating the public on proper utilization and maintenance of equipment
  
• Championing the City of Clearwater and Clearwater Gas
  
• Operating a computer with general proficiency

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards
PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards
SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.
01
What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

02
What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

03
How many years of experience do you have in the installation, service, and repair of gas devices and gas distribution system operations?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years' experience
• 2-3 years' experience
• 3-4 years' experience
• 4-5 years' experience
• 5 or more years' experience

Required Question