GAS FIELD TECHNICIAN I-III

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Wednesday, November 19, through 11:59pm, Wednesday, December 3, 2025 .

Salary Information:
Grade I: $33.254 - $45.216 Hourly
Grade II: $35.883 - $48.785 Hourly
Grade III: $37.720 - $51.274 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general direction, performs State and Federal compliance activities and meter installations associated with the delivery of natural gas to gas utility customers; surveys for leaks; operates, paints, inspects, maintains, monitors, repairs, installs, troubleshoots, and removes natural gas distribution valves, pressure regulators, controls, commercial/industrial meter set assemblies, and other pipeline facilities; investigates and repairs leaks on gas distribution pipeline facilities; responds to, locates, and marks Underground Service Alert requests; writes reports of work performed and prepares reports on daily, weekly, and monthly metering information; reads and interprets sketches or diagrams of pipe system layouts; and performs other related duties as assigned.

This is not an inclusive list of duties. Additional examples of duties are detailed in the Human Resources approved Gas Field Technician I-III class specification.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Two years of experience as a Gas Construction Worker II or Gas Field Service Representative II or equivalent position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of natural gas pipeline distribution systems;
• Knowledge of industry standards and principles for construction, installation, repair or maintenance of natural gas distribution systems;
• Ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to enter confined spaces;
• Ability to work from heights;
• Ability to operate a computer, tablet, or other electronic devices;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Willingness and ability to work an alternative work schedule, overtime, weekends, holidays, irregular hours, and be on-call, as needed.

A Department Operator Qualification certification for the tasks relating to the job assignment (i.e. Corrosion Control, Leak Survey, Telemetry, Underground Service Alert Response, or Valves and/or Regulator Station Maintenance) must be obtained prior to passing probation and maintained as a condition of employment.

Subject to the Federal Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) Anti-Drug & Alcohol Misuse/Prevention Program.

Valid California motor vehicle operator’s license.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts and or certificate, 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 characteristics on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate a field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

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

Appraisal Examination....................................................................................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 of close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008 .

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 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 EG2AN-26 | GFT: FGV | HR: 11/19/2025

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).

Closing Date/Time: 12/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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