Gas Technician Apprentice,I,II,III

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:$35,007 - $41,184 Annually, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date:08/31/2026 3:10 PM
• Deadline to Apply:09/21/2026

The City of Lexington is seeking a Gas Technician Apprentice I,II, or III to join our team of utility professionals. This member of the crew is responsible for semi-skilled and/or skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s Natural Gas facilities. 

We will train entry level candidates, however experience in the natural gas industry is a definite plus.

Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.

Gas Technician Apprentice Minimum Qualifications 

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record

• Graduation from high school or GED
• One year of experience in gas industry
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record
• Gas Line Fusion certification

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Two years of experience in gas industry
• Valid NC Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) or valid out-of-state Class A CDL with the ability to transfer to NC Class A CDL within sixty days of employment and good driving record
• Gas Line Fusion certification

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Four years of experience in skilled gas utility work
• Valid NC Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) or valid out-of-state Class A CDL with the ability to transfer to NC Class A CDL within sixty days of employment and good driving record
• Gas Line Fusion certification

Monday - Thursday 7:00AM - 5:30 PM   OR  Tuesday - Friday 7:00AM - 5:30 PM.  Paid bi-weekly.
Outside work in all weather conditions. On call rotation.

Application and instructions are available here. This position will remain open until September, 21st 2026 at 11:59 pm.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings.  The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.