How to hire a gas utility worker

How to hire a gas utility worker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step gas utility worker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a gas utility worker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new gas utility worker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a gas utility worker, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect gas utility worker also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of gas utility workers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Gas Utility Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Gas Utility Worker		$14-29
   Fire Technician	Fire technicians conduct safety inspections and planning for fire protection systems. Fire technicians recognize fire hazards, apply technical knowledge, and perform services to control and prevent fires... Show more	$17-29
   Valve Technician	Valve technicians install regulating devices such as valves. They are responsible for monitoring, testing, and troubleshooting valves... Show more	$13-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DOT
   • OSHA
   • CDL
   • Propane
   • Gas Meters
   • Emergency Situations

   Responsibilities:

   • Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
   • Load cafeteria trays/silverware/cookware into commercial dishwasher.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your gas utility worker job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A gas utility worker can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, gas utility workers' average salary in georgia is 39% less than in new mexico.
   • Seniority. Entry-level gas utility workers 49% less than senior-level gas utility workers.
   • Certifications. A gas utility worker with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a gas utility worker's salary.

   Average gas utility worker salary

   $44,299yearly

   $21.30 hourly rate

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   Entry-level gas utility worker salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a gas utility worker job description

   A gas utility worker job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a gas utility worker job description:

   Gas utility worker job description example

   PLEASE NOTE: During apprenticeship, this position will start and end shift at the Manhattan Service Center. Upon completion, this position will be an Outside Journeyman based out of Clay Center and you will need to reside in Clay Center.
   
   Our Journey Gas Worker Program is a structured 18-36 month training program designed to provide new field employees with sufficient training and on-the-job work experience to prepare the employee to properly and safely complete their job duties. The program consists of gas distribution, field service, and gas operations while focusing on safety, including excavation, fire extinguishers, hazard communication, respiratory protection, personal protective equipment training, and safe vehicle operation.
   Functions of this job will include, but are not limited to:
   
   + Safely operating company equipment
   
   + Ability to perform general construction labor related to installation of main lines, service renewals, and line replacement
   
   + Troubleshooting and investigating gas leaks
   
   + First responder to leaks - reacting immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others
   
   + Examining and inspecting gas appliances and performing re-lights
   
   + Accurately communicating company policies and procedures and assisting customers with inquiries while on site
   
   We desire someone who reflects the ONE Gas company values and culture.
   
   Personal skills required:
   
   + Customer Service
   
   + Self-starter
   
   + Safety-conscious
   
   + Troubleshooting
   
   + Computer skills
   
   Required experience:
   
   + The successful candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a class A CDL or the ability to obtain a class A CDL during the 180-day probationary period.
   
   + Candidates must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the job and operate within a short time frame as needed. Must be able to recognize consequences of erroneous actions, concentrate on tasks, and apply procedures. The successful candidate must have the ability to process information in an organized, timely and accurate manner. The successful candidate must have the ability to work shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime in emergency situations.
   
   + Must be able to respond to our service center within a 30-minute time frame.
   
   + Overtime will be required during peak seasons and on business need, as well as callout on a rotating basis.
   
   Preferred Experience:
   
   + Gas industry
   
   + Construction environment
   
   + Working knowledge of operating safety procedures and regulations, such as OSHA and Pipeline Safety
   
   + Plumbing, Electrical, or Cable experience
   
   **Position Requirements:**
   
   \#FieldOperations
   
   The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.
   
   We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, and disability, or other categories protected by applicable laws.
   
   
   Functional Area: Field Operations
   
   Position Type: Full-Time Regular
   
   Relocation Provided: No
   
   Location: Manhattan, KS
   
   Department: PIPELINE/FIELD SUPPORT
   
   Internal / External: Internal and External
   
   Experience Required: Not Indicated

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5. Post your job

   To find the right gas utility worker for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with gas utility workers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit gas utility workers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your gas utility worker job on Zippia to find and recruit gas utility worker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with gas utility worker candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new gas utility worker

   Once you've found the gas utility worker candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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