Utilities Services Worker II

Nature of Work

Performs a variety of gas-skilled work and services in the installation and maintenance of natural gas meters and regulators in order to ensure efficient gas service to residents and businesses with minimal disruption in service.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Works outside or within customer residences and/or businesses; exposure to natural gas and carbon monoxide fumes,fireand explosive hazards.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

Heavy physical work involving balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching above shoulder height; pushing/pulling/lifting items weighing up to50pounds;Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities, vision or other powers of observation, manual dexterity, and personal mobility and physical reflexes sufficient toeffectively and efficiently perform essential job functions.

WORK SITUATION FACTORS

Position requires stand-by duties to respond to emergency needs, irregular shifts as assigned, extended hours beyond aneight-hourday, weekend work,and long hours in all weather conditions.Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testingin accordance withapplicable State and Federal regulations and City ofLasCruces policies.Release of Information Form (49 CFR Part 40) required.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

This initial posting will be used to fill a full-time, contract position in the Utilities Department but may be utilized to fill other full-time, and/or contract vacancies.

Full-Time; Contract

This position is graded at CN15.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Locates aboveground and underground gas leaks; identifies corrective and preventative actions; controls hazardous situations by evaluating the situation; determines the need for evacuation; notifies public safety agencies; performs traffic control.

• Operates natural gas and carbon monoxide detection equipment, pipeline locators and electrical volt meters.

• Operating light motorized equipment and specialized gas system equipment, installs and maintains gas meters and regulators to ensure efficient gas service with minimal disruption in that service; repairs and replaces gas meters and regulators; plugs broken gas lines; replaces valves and fittings.

• Designs, fabricates and installs distribution manifolds.

• Produces sketches for mapping of gas leak locations; completes leak repair and report forms.

• Serves as emergency stand-by in responding to emergency service calls.

• Sizes and installs gas meters and regulators; performs changeover of meters from an old to new gas system; responds to customer service orders, including turning gas service on/off and lighting appliances.

• Completes work orders, records, and reports.

• Works on special gas projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to a high school diploma PLUS two years of experience as a journeyman natural gas fitter. Experience working with natural gas distribution systems is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Valid driver's licenseisrequired; Journeyman Gas Fitter Licenseis required. Position requires an acceptable driving recordin accordance with

City ofLasCrucespolicies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: Naturalgas systems monitoring, maintenance and repair; pressure regulators, relief valves and gas meters, principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided;currentprinciples of record keepingandrecords management; principles and practices of effectiveresearch methods and data analysis,customer service,and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials,and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effectivebusinesscorrespondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers andrelated software applications; City organization, operations, policies,and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: Takeaccurate measurements; use appropriate test equipment and power/hand tools; operate gas pipe fitting equipment;detect the odor of natural gas; operate electrical and air drilling and cutting equipment and hand tools associated with gas pipe fitting; performtechnical reading and writing;ability to become "Operator Qualified" within 60 days of hire date;operate a motor vehicle and navigate across even and uneven surfaces;perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules,standards,and regulations governing related activities andfunctions;collectapplicable information and maintain accurateand timelyrecords; maintain confidentiality of information and data;communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction;prepare and present accurate and reliableinformation andreports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;safely and effectively operaterelevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigateacross even and uneven surfaces;timely and accurately enter dataand update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelinesandcarry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and proceduresto ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

Skills in: Equipmentand tool use;manual and mechanical aptitude,reading, understanding,and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies,andprocedures;effectively managingassignments;responding to inquiries timelyandwithin the scope ofdelegated authority; respondingappropriately,maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercisingsoundjudgment and understanding in allinteractions;effectivelyworkingindependently, or as a team member,invariousenvironmentswith changing priorities;preparing andpresenting variousreports, documents, forms, andcorrespondence;researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats;operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstratingappropriate andeffective interpersonal communicationand conflict resolutionskills;performinghighly effective support in assigned areas.