Gas Maintenance Pipeline Technician

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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The Department of Public Utilities Gas Distribution Division is seeking several qualified Gas Maintenance Pipeline Technicians to work within the Richmond Gas Works division of the Department of Public Utilities. This class installs, maintains, and repairs gas pipelines. Work may include: responding to and repairing emergency gas leaks; locating existing underground pipes; installing gas pipes; performing routine inspections and maintenance of gas lines, valves, and pipes; inspecting work vehicles; and performing Operational Qualification (OQ) testing.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Responding to work orders for reports of broken or leaking gas lines and requests for shutdowns to determine the threat to public safety;
• Making gas line repairs in accordance to established Operation Maintenance Procedures;
• Locating the City of Richmond's underground utilities in the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield and Henrico;
• Completing and passing all Operators Qualification tasks.

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.

This individual may be required to work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays or on-call, as needed.