Lawrenceville, City of (GA)
General Technician I
Lawrenceville, City of (GA), Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States, 30243
JOB SUMMARY
This position assists in the maintenance and repair of the natural gas utility system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Stocks truck with needed parts, materials, and tools.
Locates and marks underground gas lines; exposes underground utility lines to identify possible dangers or obstructions.
Excavates work sites using heavy and light equipment; operates backhoe, dump truck, loaders, etc.
Builds regulators, meters, and assists in building meter bars as needed.
Performs manual labor using rakes, shovels, post hole diggers, pipe locators, and heat fusion machines.
Backfills, compacts, and cold patches holes and trenches.
Removes brush and trees from rights-of-way.
Assists with pipeline construction, fitting, and maintenance; installs plastic and steel pipelines; makes tap connections.
Assists in constructing and installing gas pressure regulation and meter stations.
Assists with installing new gas services.
Responds to emergency situations.
Locates and repairs gas leaks.
Repairs broken or damaged pipelines.
Paints meter stations.
Performs warehouse clean up as needed.
Performs related duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of department safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of gas utility system maintenance and repair principles.
Knowledge of area streets and roads.
Knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance principles.
Skills in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment.
Skills in the use of hand and power tools and of specialized gas utility maintenance and repair equipment.
Skills in problem solving.
Skills in interpersonal relations.
Skills in oral and written communication.
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot‑checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES Guidelines include county and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
The work consists of related technical duties. Inclement weather and field conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to repair and maintain the gas utility system. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of utility services.
CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with coworkers, customers, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
The work is typically performed in a stockroom, warehouse, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school or equivalent.
No experience needed.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Stocks truck with needed parts, materials, and tools.
Locates and marks underground gas lines; exposes underground utility lines to identify possible dangers or obstructions.
Excavates work sites using heavy and light equipment; operates backhoe, dump truck, loaders, etc.
Builds regulators, meters, and assists in building meter bars as needed.
Performs manual labor using rakes, shovels, post hole diggers, pipe locators, and heat fusion machines.
Backfills, compacts, and cold patches holes and trenches.
Removes brush and trees from rights-of-way.
Assists with pipeline construction, fitting, and maintenance; installs plastic and steel pipelines; makes tap connections.
Assists in constructing and installing gas pressure regulation and meter stations.
Assists with installing new gas services.
Responds to emergency situations.
Locates and repairs gas leaks.
Repairs broken or damaged pipelines.
Paints meter stations.
Performs warehouse clean up as needed.
Performs related duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of department safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of gas utility system maintenance and repair principles.
Knowledge of area streets and roads.
Knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance principles.
Skills in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment.
Skills in the use of hand and power tools and of specialized gas utility maintenance and repair equipment.
Skills in problem solving.
Skills in interpersonal relations.
Skills in oral and written communication.
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot‑checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES Guidelines include county and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
The work consists of related technical duties. Inclement weather and field conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to repair and maintain the gas utility system. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of utility services.
CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with coworkers, customers, vendors, contractors, and the general public.
Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
The work is typically performed in a stockroom, warehouse, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school or equivalent.
No experience needed.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
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