At least one year of progressive and successful experience in the described job duties.
Basic knowledge of pertinent codes, regulations, standards, and safety rules, including NFPA 58 and local plumbing code, as well as standard practices and procedures.
A good working knowledge of departmental operating rules and procedures and the tools and equipment of the trade.
A high degree of mechanical aptitude and a good safety record.
Ability to operate a computer with designated software programs.
Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement, a crane operator's certificate, and a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate per 49 CFR 391.41 through 49 CFR 391.49.
Must complete required Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and National Fire Protection Association courses or programs and maintain minimum passing scores on recurring courses or programs.
Must be a safe and competent driver, follow traffic laws, and have a clean traffic abstract.
Responsibilities
Assist higher-grade crewmembers with duties related to liquefied petroleum gas tanks, cylinders, appliances, gas mains, and service distribution systems.
Deliver, set, relocate, and install liquefied petroleum gas tanks, cylinders, and appliances; install piping from tanks to risers, meters, valves, and regulators; use leak-detection solutions and gas detection or measurement equipment to verify system integrity; remove tanks and cylinders and plug gas lines according to established procedures.
Install, maintain, relocate, repair, replace, or terminate gas mains and service distribution systems using trade hand tools and equipment such as jackhammers, pavement breakers, mud guns, tampers, and drills; inspect and test pipe systems with air or gas and read pressure gauges to verify system performance and absence of leaks.
Perform field maintenance on tanks, including removing rust and painting, removing covers, repairing or replacing fittings, regulators, and meters, servicing valves, and cutting and threading pipe and installing pipe fittings.
Respond to trouble calls and emergencies, make emergency repairs or shut down gas supplies when necessary, and remain at the site until properly relieved when required.
Provide courteous customer service and advise or instruct consumers on proper care of tanks, appliances, and equipment when appropriate.
Drive a truck and maintain its supplies and equipment; operate a crane as required.
Prepare reports, enter data into a computer, and perform other clerical and administrative duties.
Work safely, comply with company safety rules and practices, promote safe work habits and good housekeeping, report unsafe conditions or acts, and keep environmental, health, and safety training current.
Perform other assigned roles depending on the island location, such as meter reader, cylinder delivery driver, or relief tank truck driver.
Perform related work as required or directed.
Desired Qualifications
Preferably be a high school graduate with technical schooling.
Completion of a plumbing apprenticeship is helpful.
Plumbing experience is helpful.
Overview
This position has a progression.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Working as a crewmember following specific instructions, methods, or procedures, performs as an experienced helper in assisting higher grade crewmembers in any and all jobs (as they apply to the specific branch operations) relating to LPG tanks, cylinders, and associated appurtenances and/or relating to gas mains and services distribution systems along public rights-of-way up to the meter/regulator set. Performs in other positions as assigned, depending on the island and location.
Responsibilities
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assists higher grade crewmembers such as Leadman, Installer 1/C, Crewfitter in any and all of his/her job duties such as:
The delivery, setting/relocation and installation of LPG tanks, cylinders and/or appliances including the piping from tank to riser; installs meters, valves and regulators. Utilizes leak-detecting solution and gas detection or measurement equipment to ensure the integrity of the installation and system. The removal of LPG tank and cylinders and plugging of gas lines following established procedures and/or processes.
The installation, maintenance, relocation, repair replacement and/or termination of the gas mains and services distribution systems using manual tools of the trade including pick and shovel, and operating various equipment such as jack hammer, pavement breaker, mud gun, pneumatic or gas-powered tampers, drill gun, electric drill, ect. Inspects, checks, test pipe system with air or gas; reads/interprets pressure gauge to determine system is not leaking and is performing according to design.
Performs general maintenance of tanks in the field including: Chipping rust and painting; removing covers; repairing or replace fittings, regulators and meters; servicing valves, ect. Cuts/threads pipe using pipe cutters/threader machine and installs pipe and fittings.
Responds to a variety of trouble calls and performs emergency response function; effectuates emergency repairs and/or shuts-down gas supply when appropriate/necessary. Stands by the site when necessary until properly relieved by appropriate personnel.
Provides customer service and extends at all times a courteous and tactful demeanor when dealing with customers or the public. May advise or instruct consumer in the proper care of the tank, appliances and equipment.
Drives truck and maintains necessary truck supplies and equipment. Operates crane as required.
Performs clerical/administrative duties such as preparing reports, inputting data into the computer, ect.
Works in a safe and responsible manner. Complies with all safety rules, regulations and practices in effect and as established/adopted by the Company. Cooperates in the fullestin the promotion of safety, safe work habits, and good housekeeping to include the reporting of any unsafe conditions or acts. Maintains all EH&S training oon a current basis.
Performs in other positions as may be assigned/required depending on island location such as Meter Reader, Cylinder Delivery Driver, or Relief Tank Truck Driver.
Performs related work as required and/or directed.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Preferably a high school graduate with technical schooling.
Completion of plumbing apprenticeship helpful.
Completed all required Department of Transportation (COT) Federal/State, OSHA Federal/State and NFPA courses or programs.
Must maintain at least minimum passing scores per regulations, for all recurring Federal/State and NFPA courses or programs.
Must possess a valid Class B, CDL license with Hazardous Material endorsement, Crane Operator's certificate, and valid Medical Examiner's Certificate per 49 CFR 391.41 through 391.49.
EXPERIENCE
At least one year progressive and successful experience in the job duties described.
Plumbing experience helpful.
Basic knowledge of pertinent codes, regulations, standards, and safety rules such as NFPA 58 and local plumbing code, in addition to standard practices and procedures.
Must have a good working knowledge of departmental operating rules and procedures, and tools and equipment of the trade.
Requires a high degree of mechanical aptitude and have a good safety record.
Must be a safe and competent driver, cognizant of all traffic laws and have a clean traffic abstract.
Ability to operate a computer with designated software programs.