Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The City of Fulton offers a premier benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for the employee. Employees enjoy 15 paid holidays, plus earn up to 20 days’ vacation, 48 hours sick leave, and 5 days paid family leave per year.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Trains under the guidance of pipefitter and/or supervisor to provide skilled labor in the construction and maintenance of gas distribution system within the City.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSExperience, Education, and Training

• Completed high school diploma or equivalent

Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to periodic drug testing as required by applicable laws.
• May be required to work weekends or a variety of shifts.
• Subject to emergency call-in.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid Drivers' License, CDL (A or B).

OR

• Must take and pass, at minimum, the written portion of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam (permit) within 90 days of hire.

AND

• A class "B" CDL, at minimum, must then be obtained within the 6-month probationary period.

Abilities

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate vehicles and equipment with both standard and automatic transmissions.
• Technical proficiency.
• Read and apply instructions.
• Communicate effectively verbally.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out the City's stated mission and philosophy.
• Present an overall professional image.
• Deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public.
• Perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others.

FUNCTIONSEssential Functions

1. Receives notification of a new project, assists with the gathering of tools, equipment and supplies needed to complete the assignment assuring for thoroughness.
2. Assists in securing the work site through placement of signs assuring for safety of coworkers and the public.
3. Observes others in their efforts in dealing with the public, contractors and others assuring that communication is flowing and effective to complete the project.
4. Assists with excavation procedures following all safety precautions and recommendations of training personnel.
5. Assists with pipefitting duties as approved assuring for compliance with DOT, PSC, and City of Fulton regulations.
6. Assists with mapping department with locates as needed.
7. Assists other departments in city as needed.
8. Assists with utility work orders (training will be provided).
9. Maintain certifications through computer testing, outside training and written tests.
10. Ability to assist on call personnel on after hour issues. Employee will be placed in on call rotation once apprentiship is completed.
11. Assists with gas leak inspections using CGI and FI equipment, notifying proper personnel of findings.
12. Assists in taking appropriate steps to secure incomplete projects at the close of the work day or if called away from the work site assuring for public safety and the security of the project.
13. Assists in completing any required follow up and paperwork steps to complete project.
14. Responds to requests by immediate supervisor in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
15. Deals with the public in a positive manner.
16. Actively participates in learning all levels of regulations and rules associated with gas distribution systems.
17. Maintains an awareness of and successfully completes all designated steps of the apprenticeship program.
18. Maintains an awareness of the operation of all related machinery and equipment required to operate the department assuring for thoroughness.
19. Assists with the operation of related machinery and equipment at a productive level assuring for safety and for the most appropriate use of the machinery and equipment.
20. Maintains an awareness of the corrective and preventative maintenance procedure and schedule.

Other Requirements

Environment

• Above average accessibility of all work sites required for the position.
• Above average exposure to weather and temperature extremes.
• Above average exposure to chemicals and fumes.
• Above average exposure to depths.
• Above average exposure to work safety hazards.
• Above average amount of overtime/extended work hours required.
• Above average exposure to dust.
• Above average exposure to loud noises.
• Average exposure to darkness.
• Above average exposure to cramped spaces.

Physical

• Normal physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed.
• Normal physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Above normal physical strength to handle 100 lb. objects, considering frequency.
• Normal dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Normal physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control.
• Normal coordination, including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.
• Above normal endurance.

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Job Tags

For contractors, Apprenticeship, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work,

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