Gas Mechanic I (Distribution)

Salary : $47,700.65 - $67,399.67 Annually

Location : Sunrise, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-002

Department : GAS OPERATIONS

Opening Date : 10 / 01 / 2024

Closing Date : 11 / 3 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit : SGEU

Description

NATURE OF WORK

• This classification involves installing, maintaining, and repairing the City's natural gas distribution system. An employee in this position, depending on assignment, performs regulatory compliance field inspections;
• responds to emergencies; monitors gas pipeline facilities; installs new lines; locates lines; repairs leaks; maintains cathodic protection on gas lines;

installs meter sets; turns on / off gas service; performs valve maintenance; and marks lines and valve street covers. This position also operates heavy equipment, requisitions supplies / parts, and maintains records.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

Requirements

EDUCATION

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.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• 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

• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment

• 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.

Physical

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.

Sensory

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.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of use and operation of instruments such as gas scope, odor tester, voltmeters, amp meters, and other instruments used in the gas industry.
• Knowledge of natural gas distribution systems.
• Knowledge of the location and size of valves, meters, and regulators in the gas system.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions in the department.
• Knowledge of approved methods, materials, and tools used in gas piping, installation, and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of the method of determining necessary pipe size to supply any number of appliances on customer's premises, whether it be residential, commercial, or industrial.
• Skill in the detection, determination, and elimination of gas leaks.
• Skill in using department software.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to provide an environment conducive to acceptable performance and high morale.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and construction plans.
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Ability to drive and operate department vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to identify and resolve work problems.
• Ability to work with state / county / local inspectors, customers, employees, and the public.
• Ability to respond to emergencies.

BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY

GENERAL EMPLOYEE

HIRED ON OR AFTER 10 / 1 / 18

The description of benefits for which, an employee may be eligible have been generally summarized in this information sheet for your convenience;

however, you must refer to all applicable City ordinances, collective bargaining agreements and / or plan documents for specific terms and conditions.

These benefits may be affected by future changes in policy, collective bargaining, City ordinances and / or legislative actions.

The City reserves the right to increase, modify, decrease or eliminate benefits at any time. No benefit is created or maintained simply based on this document, and its contents do not give rise to any contractual rights related to continuing employment or receipt of benefits between the City of Sunrise and its employees.

The information contained herein supersedes any prior benefit sheet(s).

The City of Sunrise is an economic powerhouse in western Broward County encompassing more than 18 square miles. As the host of Sawgrass International Corporate Park - the largest business park in South Florida - Sunrise has its own flourishing job market and currently employs approximately 1,100 employees and numbers continue to rise.

The City takes a very active role in business development, recruitment and prides itself on creating job opportunities for its residents.

There are very few communities of similar size that welcome the tens of millions of visitors that we do here in Sunrise, or that can boast the magnitude of regional assets found in our City.

Our City shines and we understand in order to shine brighter; we must continue to recognize our employees as one of our most valuable assets.

The City of Sunrise takes great pride in recruiting future employees and developing and retaining current ones by offering our comprehensive compensation and benefits package throughout an employee's career.

City-Paid Medical Benefits :

Group Health Insurance : The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for

full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent / Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.

• Life Insurance : $30,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) : $10,000
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement :

• Employee Contribution 8%
• Vesting 10 Years
• Normal Retirement Benefit 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of

creditable service

• Average Final Compensation (AFC) 3 best consecutive earning years
• Maximum Benefit 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.
• Normal Retirement Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service
• Early Retirement Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age
• 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is

equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement

• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) 4 years / 48 months maximum
• DROP Interest Rate 4%, compounded annually

Longevity :

Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following :

Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit*

10 Years 2.5%

15 Years 2.5%

20 Years 5.0%

Longevity Benefit calculated on employee's base rate of pay

Paid Holidays :

Employees receive the following City-paid holidays :

• New Year's Day
• Veterans' Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Memorial Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• 4th of July, Independence Day
• Christmas Day
• Labor Day

Annual Leave :

Annual leave may be taken as earned after completion of (90) calendar days. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 290 hours.

At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows :

Completed Months of Service Total Hours / Days Accrued Annually

Up to and including first 60 months 96 hours / 12 Days

Greater than 60 months through 120 months 136 hours / 17 Days

Greater than 120 months through 204 months 176 hours / 22 Days

Greater than 204 months 216 hours / 27 Days

Annual Leave Cash Out :

Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.

Floating Holidays :

Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not

carry over to the next fiscal year.

Perfect Attendance :

For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited.

Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive fourteen (14) hours of annual leave credited for each applicable consecutive earning period.

Sick Leave :

Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the employee's current rate of pay at time of resignation.

Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee's current rate of pay at the time of retirement.

Sick Leave Conversion :

After completion of one (1) year of continuous, full-time employment with the City, an employee may convert their unused portion of their first six (6) days (maximum of forty- eight (48) hours) of accrued sick leave into annual leave.

Conversions are subject to the following : A minimum of 96 unused sick leave hours accrued prior to hours being converted, total eligible sick leave hours to be converted shall be reduced hour-for-hour by any sick leave hours utilized during the eligible benefit period, and conversion subject to annual leave accrual cap.

Bereavement :

Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows :

• In State Up to 3 Days
• Out of State Up to 5 Days

Tuition Reimbursement :

After one (1) year of full-time employment

• 100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B
• 50% reimbursement for a grade of C
• $250 books / lab reimbursement per semester

Credit Union :

We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union - 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL. 33351

Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid by the employee) :

• Single or Family Dental Insurance Coverage
• Single or Family Vision Insurance Coverage
• Accident Advantage
• Life Insurance Coverage
• AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• Critical Care Protection
• Cancer Protection Assurance
• Mission Square Retirement Compensation Programs

o 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

o 401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan : Newly hired

Please describe your highest level of education completed. PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION.

Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

• No High School / GED
• High School / GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

Please describe how many years of experience you possess in gas utility work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas pipeline facilities, appliances, and gas piping.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 -2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7-8 years
• 9-10 years
• 11+ years

Do you have the ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English?

Do you have understanding of the Florida Building code and International Gas Fuel Code?

Do you have working knowledge of the tools and equipment utilized in the natural gas utility industry?

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

If yes, please provide Driver's License number and Date of Issue :

Required Question