GAS FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE I-III

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Friday, November 7, 2025, through 11:59 pm, Friday, November 28 , 2025.

Salary Information:

Grade I: $24.992 - $34.103 Hourly

Grade II: $27.645 - $37.695 Hourly

Grade III: $32.878 - $44.602 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, performs residential, commercial, and industrial gas appliance and service work; turns gas/water services on and/or off; uses tact and discretion in dealing with customers; cleans, paints, inspects, maintains, and repairs all types of equipment used in natural gas distribution; installs and adjusts gas meters, regulators, and other parts, fittings, and materials employed in the distribution of gas; adjusts customer appliances; investigates gas customer complaints and repairs leaks on gas distribution parts and appliances; reads, calculates and records gas meter consumption; reports unsafe conditions and illegal connections; writes legible and accurate reports of work performed; operates hand-held computers and computer terminals; receives calls from customers and dispatch personnel; operates a City vehicle incidental to the primary assignment, and performs other related duties as required.

This is not an inclusive list. A complete list of examples of duties is detailed in the Civil Service Commission approved Gas Field Service Representative I-III Class Specification.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Six months of full-time equivalent experience involving the use of hand and power tools along with the application of mechanical concepts to perform daily job activities.

OR

The completion of two or more courses in any of the following: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Machine Tool Technology, or Welding may be substituted for the required experience (proof required) *.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts and or certificates, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Candidates must possess all of the following:

• Knowledge of hand and power tools and the application of mechanical concepts.

• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with customers.

• Ability to perform problem-solving mathematical computations.

• Ability to write in a neat and legible manner.

• Ability to learn the operation of computers and two-way radios.

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work from heights.

• Ability to enter and work in confined spaces.

• Ability to perceive color, sound, and smell within a normal range.

Willingness and ability to perform shift-work and work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Willingness and ability to work in an office environment when necessary.

A valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

All employees in this classification are subject to the Federal Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) Anti-Drug & Alcohol Misuse/Prevention Program.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Occupational Written Exam..................................................................................100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted based on application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after filing of application, contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences .

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resource Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B LO7AN-26 | GFSR: FGV | HR: 11/07/2025

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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