Gas Maintenance Pipeline Technician Job at City of Richmond, VA, Richmond, VA

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  • City of Richmond, VA
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

Salary : $43,305.60 - $64,001.60 AnnuallyLocation : Richmond, VAJob Type: Full-Time PermanentJob Number: 35M00000448Department: Public UtilitiesOpening Date: 10/17/2024Closing Date: 10/31/2024 11:59 PM EasternAre you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y?Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity...YOU!!! This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements: 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.Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Considerable knowledge of Pipeline service line replacement and repair, Federal and state safety/environmental compliance, Pipeline shutdown valves, Hazmat/PPE protection equipment and safety procedures, Purging small and large gas lines, Corrosion monitoring, Residential and commercial gas meters, GIS maps. Demonstrated skills locating pipelines underground, Verbal and written communication, Inspecting pipelines for leaks, Operating heavy machinery and hand tools, Plumbing, Welding. Demonstrated ability to Follow standard operating procedures, Prioritize, Multi-task, Manage time effectively, Follow safety regulations.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Requires High School diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training;One year of related experience;An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:None requiredPREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Experience installing or repairing gas lines (Residential or commercial);Candidate must have a Virginia Driver's License, and the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of employment;At least one (1) year of plumbing or pipefitting work and/or equivalent combination of experience working on gas lines;Experience breaking or cutting asphalt, concrete and earth during the installation, excavation and servicing of pipeline systems and components;Experience with filling holes;Experience reading Gas/GIS map system; Familiar with Miss Utility of Virginia. Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements Supplemental InformationENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, push, pull, lift, finger (picking, pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingers), grasp applying pressure to an object with fingers or palms, talk, see, and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, walk, feel and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at (804) 646-4705 or by email at This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The City of Richmond Values Veterans-We are an Official V3 Certified Company.With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice". The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.01 10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply? Yes No 02 5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply? Yes No 03 Are you available to work overtime and/or on-call work hours Yes No 04 Which best describes your highest level of education? High School diploma Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's/Advanced None of the above 05 Which best describes your years of experience directing land developments? Less than five (5) years of experience Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience Eight (8) or more years of experience 06 Which best describes your years of experience working in utility construction inspection? Less than five (5) years of experience Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience Eight (8) or more years of experience 07 Which best describes your experience with Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Installation practices? Less than five (5) years of experience Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience Eight (8) or more years of experience Required Question

City of Richmond, VA

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