• Performs installation, maintenance, and operation tasks involved with CNG compressors, fill stations, and vehicles.
• Performs tasks related to the installation and maintenance of customer meter sets and regulators for residential and commercial service applications; performs atmospheric corrosion inspection and remediation on meter sets above ground gas piping. 
• Plans, assigns, directs, and supervises the work of the assigned employee(s) engaged in the installation of gas distribution and/or gas service equipment.
• Assists in planning preventive and corrective measures for protection of pipelines; monitors the cathodic protection of the distribution system; and replaces corroded risers.
• Inspects gas pipelines and enclosed areas to detect and locate leaks; performs annual leak survey using leak detection instruments; and maintains required records.
• Handles the installation of new gas services and appliances and conversion of gas equipment.
• Oversees (depending on assignment) the activities of work crews and provides technical direction; participates in jobs involving unusual or difficult technical problems.
• Installs new gas lines; purges gas lines; locates gas lines; and maintains valves.
• Completes documentation on work and maintenance.
• Installs gas line and valve street markers.
• Requisitions needed materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Responds to gas emergency calls.
• Performs related work as required.

• Graduation from an accredited high school/vocational school or possession of G.E.D. equivalency or an equivalent combination of training and experience as outlined below or acceptable combination of education and experience.

• Three years of work experience in gas utility work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas pipeline facilities, appliances, and gas piping.
• Complete the City of Sunrise Operator Qualification Program, as related to the position, within the applicable probationary period.
• Certifications desired depending on assignment: Certificate of Competency as a Gas Installer (or equivalent depending on assignment).
• Pass pre-employment and random drug testing, as required and monitored by federal, state, and local authorities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

• Work is performed in various environments including in the field with prolonged exposure to the elements, natural gas and electrical equipment. Shifts and work hours may vary and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Some duties may require exposure to adverse conditions including but not limited to: varying temperature; inclement weather and/or other adverse environmental conditions. May be required to perform work at locations which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped.

• Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Sitting or standing for prolonged period of time required. Must have the ability to safely operate a City issued motorized vehicle.

• Ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Requires ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate while completing tasks within established time frames. It also requires interaction with employees from all City departments/divisions and the public.