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City of Long Beach is hiring: GAS CONSTRUCTION WORKER I-III in Long Beach

City of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, US, 90899

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GAS CONSTRUCTION WORKER I-III

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GAS CONSTRUCTION WORKER I-III

Salary

$25.97 - $44.50 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

F52AN-25

Department

Multiple Departments - (CL)

Opening Date

09/24/2025

Closing Date

10/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Wednesday, September 24 through 11:59 pm, Friday, October 24, 2025.

Salary Information:

Grade Level I - $25.972 – $35.495 Hourly

Grade Level II - $27.354 – $37.299 Hourly

Grade Level III - $32.3726 – $44.496 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, performs construction, maintenance, and repair of natural gas pipelines and related distribution system facilities and equipment. Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the installation, maintenance, repair of natural gas pipelines and related distribution system facilities and equipment; Operates commercial vehicles and other equipment; Excavates, shores, and compacts trenches; Operates and maintains a variety of pneumatic and hydraulic tools and other related construction equipment; Bends, cuts and threads pipe; Prepares and applies pipe protective coatings; May install valves, clamps, and fittings; May read and interpret sketches or diagrams of pipe system layouts; Assists welders, heavy equipment operators, and other skilled workers; Observes safety rules and regulations; Performs various polyethylene (PE) pipe joining methods; May operate combustible gas detectors and perform leakage investigations; May install, operate, maintain and repair tapping and pressure control equipment; May act in a lead capacity and train staff; May evaluate staff for Operator Qualification assigned tasks; Responds to emergency repair of natural gas pipeline infrastructure; Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

One year experience in one or more of the following: the construction, maintenance or repair of natural gas, water, sewer or oil pipeline infrastructure systems; gas distribution work including performing residential, commercial and industrial gas appliance and service work; general construction; operation of various types of construction-related equipment; and plumbing, welding or other trade-related work.
A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of proper use of tools and equipment.
Knowledge of construction jobsite safety standards.
Ability to operate machinery.
Ability to follow instructions and comply with established procedures.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to regularly lift up to 60 pounds and perform strenuous manual labor on a daily basis (dig by hand, operate jackhammers, etc.)
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and initiative when dealing with the public.
A Class A commercial driver license is required prior to passing probation and must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Must comply with the Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program as required by the Federal Department of Transportation regulations.

Must comply with the Operator Qualification Program based on department standards and maintained on an ongoing basis.

Must comply with the City of Long Beach Respiratory Protection Program including submitting to fit testing and the use of respiratory protective equipment.

Willingness to work an alternate work schedule, weekends, holidays, overtime hours, and standby rotation, as required.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Application and Supplemental Application………………………………… Qualifying

Occupational Written Exam……………………………………………....….100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted based on application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after filing of application, contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570- 6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570- 6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. F52AN-25 GCW:FGV HR:09/24/2025

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

· Medical and Dental Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

· Deferred Compensation

· Credit Union Membership

· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Free Employee Parking

· Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the position ofGas Construction Worker I-III. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Certificates should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in anincomplete applicationand will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application and supplemental questionnaire and attachments must be completed and submitted by the filing deadline.Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email hr-talentacquisition@longbeach.gov and includeGAS CONSTRUCTION WORKER I-IIIin the subject line.Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:One year experience in one or more of the following: the construction, maintenance or repair of natural gas, water, sewer or oil pipeline infrastructure systems; gas distribution work including performing residential, commercial and industrial gas appliance and service work; general construction; operation of various types of construction-related equipment; and plumbing, welding or other trade-related work.Please indicate the total amount of paid, full-time, equivalent experience you have performing duties in the areas described above (or other trade-related work).

I have 12 months or more of paid, full-time, equivalent experience performing the duties in the areas described above.
I do not have 12 months or more of paid, full-time, equivalent experience performing the duties in the areas described above. I understand that selecting this option will disqualify me from this process.

One year of experience in one or more of the following is required: The construction, maintenance or repair of natural gas, water, sewer or oil pipeline infrastructure systems; gas distribution work including performing residential, commercial and industrial gas appliance and service work; general construction; operation of various types of construction-related equipment; and plumbing, welding or other trade-related work is required.Please indicate which field your experience is in. Check all that apply.

The construction, maintenance or repair of natural gas, water, sewer or oil pipeline infrastructure systems.
Gas distribution work including performing residential, commercial and industrial gas appliance and service work.
Operation of various types of construction-related equipment.
Plumbing.
Welding.
Other trade-related work.

This position requires one year of (paid, full-time equivalent) experience in one or more of the following: the construction, maintenance or repair of natural gas, water, sewer or oil pipeline infrastructure systems; gas distribution work including performing residential, commercial and industrial gas appliance and service work; general construction; operation of various types of construction-related equipment; and plumbing, welding or other trade-related work.Please describe all your applicable experience in the section below.For each position held, your response must include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties. If you do not have experience, indicate "NONE". Do not state "see resume". Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit.

If you indicated "Other trade-related work above, please specify which trade-related work you have experience in below.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of proper use of tools and equipment is required.Please describe all your applicable knowledge in the section below.Your response must include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties. If you do not have this knowledge, indicate "NONE". Do not state "see resume". Incomplete responses will not receive credit.

Knowledge of construction jobsite safety standards is required.Please describe all your applicable knowledge in the section below.Your response must include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties. If you do not have this knowledge, indicate "NONE". Do not state "see resume". Incomplete responses will not receive credit.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS (to derive more information about the related experience you possess):Describe any experience you have with joining pipe, plumbing, trenching and shoring, etc?If you do not have experience in this area, you may skip this question.

List any certifications that you currently have such as, a forklift certification, crane certification, etc.If you do not have any certifications, you may skip this question.

Check all tools/equipment you have experience using in the field, if any.If you do not have experience with any tools, you may skip this question.

Jack hammer
Air compressor
Trencher
Generator
Earth Borer
Electronic pipe locator
Pipe tapping machine
Other tools not listed.

List any related tools you have experience with, but not shown in the list above.If you do not have additional tools to list, you may skip this question.

Describe any experience you possess working near heavy equipment (i.e., dump truck, backhoe, crane, etc.)?If you do not have experience in this area, you may skip this question.

Describe any experience you possess assisting with or working around welding activities.If you do not have experience in this area, you may skip this question.

You may use this area to describe any other related experience or qualifications that would enable you to be successful in this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?

If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship. If none please write N/A.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:: By answering"Yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact Talent Acquisition at (562) 570-6202.

By answering"yes", I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing online. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at time of filing will result in the application being considered incomplete. Proofs may include the following: • DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference • College transcripts or degree with a conferred date and field of study • Certifications or licenses for coursework completed • Educational equivalency for foreign college transcripts or degree Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing. For information on evaluation services:Education Evaluation Services (https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/jobs/media-library/documents/education-evaluation-services)

By answering"Yes"and submitting this application, I certify the following that: 1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and 2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

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Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Multiple Departments - (CL)

Address

Civil Service Department

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

(562) 570-6202

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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