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

Overview

Under general supervision, performs construction, maintenance, and repair of natural gas pipelines and related distribution system facilities and equipment. Operates and maintains a variety of construction equipment; excavates trenches; repairs and installs pipe and related components; assists welders and other skilled workers; observes safety rules and regulations; responds to emergency repair of natural gas pipeline infrastructure; may act in a lead capacity and train staff; May evaluate staff for Operator Qualification assigned tasks.

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

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair of natural gas pipelines and related distribution system facilities and equipment under general supervision.
• Operate commercial vehicles and other construction equipment; excavate, shore, and compact trenches.
• Operate and maintain a variety of pneumatic and hydraulic tools and other related construction equipment.
• Bend, cut, and thread pipe; prepare and apply pipe protective coatings; may install valves, clamps, and fittings.
• May read and interpret sketches or diagrams of pipe system layouts; assist welders, heavy equipment operators, and other skilled workers.
• Follow safety rules and regulations; perform various polyethylene (PE) pipe joining methods; may operate combustion gas detectors and perform leakage investigations.
• May install, operate, maintain and repair tapping and pressure control equipment; may work in a lead capacity and train staff; may evaluate staff for Operator Qualification tasks.
• Respond to emergency repair of natural gas pipeline infrastructure; perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in one or more of the following: construction, maintenance or repair of natural gas, water, sewer or oil pipeline infrastructure systems; gas distribution work including residential, commercial and industrial gas appliance and service work; general construction; operation of construction-related equipment; 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 and construction jobsite safety standards.
• Ability to operate machinery and to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment and regularly lift up to 60 pounds; perform strenuous manual labor (e.g., digging by hand, operating jackhammers).
• 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 Federal Department of Transportation regulations. Must comply with the Operator Qualification Program and the City of Long Beach Respiratory Protection Program (including fit testing and use of respiratory protective equipment).

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

Application and Selection

Application and Supplemental Application; Qualifying Occupational Written Exam (weight 100%). A minimum rating of 70 must be attained to pass the examination. The eligible list remains in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants is based on application materials and required supplemental information. Strongest backgrounds will be invited to the examination process. Procedures may change based on the number of applications. If revisions are necessary, 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 diverse and inclusive workplace and to promoting transparency in workforce data. The City will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. A conditional job offer is required before disclosure or background checks; mitigation and clarification of any concerns will be provided as appropriate. Bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. For special accommodations, 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