Work as part of Gas construction, maintenance and operations crew
Including work with gas services and mains
Operate mechanical trenching/excavating equipment and related tools necessary to install gas mains and services
Plastic pipe fusion, service regulators, odorization, meter and regulation, tapping, operational surveys, customer priority work
Fitting, knowledge and ability to respond to gas leak (inside and outside) investigation/emergencies
Gas leak repair, cathodic protection, locating, meter reading, valve maintenance and material handling
District regulator maintenance, instrument calibration, meter and large regulator sizing/maintenance/installation

High school graduate or equivalent
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license (must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR Parts 382 and 391)
One or more years of Gas Construction and/or Gas service experience desired
One or more years of gas pipeline welding experience desired
Must be certified in plastic fusion per Xcel Energy requirements within 6 months of hire
Able to lift 50 pounds
High awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules
Journeyman-level requires 5 or more years of experience as a Gas Technician
Must possess a working knowledge and rebuild of all types of gas regulators, odorizers and SCADA controls
Desired: Technical degree in gas utility construction, experience in gas regulation and knowledge of gas appliances, experience in operating mechanical trenching/excavating equipment, and electronic locating and testing equipment

Advanced Step Apprentice/Journeyman Gas Technician

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