Gas Survey Technician - Louisiana

What You Will Do

Southern Cross is hiring for a full-time Gas Leak Survey Technician to inspect gas lines and pipes to determine the origin and severity of a gas leak. As a Gas Leak Survey Technician, you will be trained to detect, locate, and evaluate gas leaks and report leaks to the local gas company. In this position you will drive a company vehicle. However, It may be required to have a reliable personal vehicle during training (typically 4-5 weeks) for daily work use.

Training is typically 4-5 weeks (paid), learning how to accurately detect and classify natural gas leaks, walking 5 or more miles per day, working outdoors in all weather conditions and environments i.e.: in and around vehicular traffic, residential and commercial environments, rural environments including: tall grass, uneven walking areas, fields, city sidewalks, alley ways and at times encountering dogs and wildlife.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Must be flexible to travel up to 75% of the time including occasional weekends may be required.
• Ability to fly/drive anywhere in the U.S.
• Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot technology as needed.
• Ability to drive-in all-weather conditions.
• Adhere to all safety and quality policies and procedures.
• Must be able to learn training material in classroom format and/or online courses and be able to pass all qualification tests for this role.

Physical and Additional Requirements

• Bending, crouching, kneeling, and walking several miles per day
• Carry a minimum of 20 lbs. of equipment
• Be able to effectively communicate with customers in a courteous manner displaying excellent customer service and perform other duties as assigned
• Observe and follow all company/client procedures
• Be available for overtime (which may include weekends)
• Be comfortable using computers/technology

What You Will Earn

• Starting pay is $20.25 per hour to start with an increase of .50 cents at 60 and 180 days.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan & 401K, Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) starting Day 1, Paid Holidays, Mileage Reimbursement or a Company Vehicle

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sparus Holdings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EEO Statement

Sparus Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

Sparus Holdings is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruiting@sparusholdings.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Sparus Holdings will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.