The City of Summerville is now accepting employment applications for a Gas Maintenance Worker, a hands-on position supporting the installation, repair, and ongoing maintenance of the city’s natural gas system.

According to city officials, the role includes operating trucks and trailers to transport equipment, locating and repairing gas leaks, responding to emergency calls including after-hours situations, and installing and maintaining gas pipelines, meters, and service valves. Additional duties include conducting gas inspections and pressure tests, locating and marking underground utilities, maintaining tools and inventory, completing service reports, and performing general upkeep tasks such as painting meters and mowing.

The position involves physically demanding outdoor work that may require lifting, bending, climbing ladders, and using specialized tools, often in varying weather conditions. Employees are exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and moving machinery and are required to use appropriate safety equipment while on the job.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent experience, along with sufficient hands-on experience—typically through an apprenticeship, internship, or one to two years in a similar role—to understand the core duties of the position. Applicants must also possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Georgia driver’s license appropriate for the vehicles or equipment operated.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the City of Summerville’s website HERE and follow posted instructions for submitting an employment application.