Entry-Level Gas Field Technician NY

About the role

Southern Cross has immediate openings for Entry-Level Gas Fusion Inspection Technicians in and around Tarrytown, Bronx, and Manhattan, NY, including all boroughs. This role involves inspecting and validating polyethylene (PE) pipe fusion work on gas distribution systems to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily assigned tasks for safety, quality, and efficiency to exceed customer expectations.
• Inspect butt fusion, electrofusion, and socket fusion joints for quality and compliance.
• Document inspection results, maintain logs, and prepare reports.
• Identify defects or non-compliant work and recommend corrective actions.
• Schedule and plan work efficiently.
• Follow all safety rules and organizational policies and procedures.
• Keep Operator Qualifications current.
• Interact professionally, respectfully, and cordially with the public, client’s customers, and client’s personnel.
• Accurately complete task reports and work-related reports in a timely manner.
• Protect, inspect, and maintain assigned equipment and vehicle.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Good vision with or without correction.
• Physically able to bend, squat, move heavy objects, and use hand tools such as a pipe wrench.
• Must successfully pass all Operator Qualification training and testing pertaining to meter work/meter reading.
• Technical aptitude and past technical training is a plus.
• Computer and smartphone literate.
• Able to read maps and navigate congested areas in large cities.
• Adept at using hand tools and equipment.

Schedule

Work hours will vary depending on client needs and may include weekends, holidays, overnight assignments, and rotating shifts.

Pay

Starting pay of $24.00/hour, with $0.50 raises after 60 days and 180 days.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401K.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development and training.