Meter Technician I
Location: Salisbury, MD or Georgetown, DE
What makes us great…
At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.
Benefits/what’s in it for you?
- Flexible work arrangement
- Competitive base salary based on successful candidate’s background as it relates to the job requirements as well as internal equity considerations
- Eligible for overtime
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Monthly recognition events
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!
What you’ll be working on…
- Accurately reads and records meter consumption
- Processes disconnection of service for non-payments
- Collects overdue payments
- Follows appropriate steps in turning on/off of gas service
- Performs periodic Class I and II meter changes
- Checks performing fuel line pressure tests, pipe Class I and II meter sets and tie-in customer fuel lines
- Checks customer equipment for code compliance, safe operation and installation
- Knowledgeable and understanding of customer needs, concerns and expectations
- Investigates leak complaints and make situation safe or take appropriate action to make situation safe
- Properly uses and maintains gas detection equipment
- Ensures all orders are completed legibly, fully and accurately
- Investigates high and low bill complaints
- Knowledgeable of, supports, promotes and participates in the company's CHOICE Program
- Delivers personal contact notification during winter months
- Installs remote read devices on meters
- Understands PSC policies on termination of service and theft of service
- Recognizes potential hazardous situations
- Checks for proper meter and regulator function
- Demonstrates knowledge of NFPA 54 code, state and local codes and regulations
- Maintains company vehicle, tools and equipment
Who you are...
- You have excellent customer contact skills
- You have a conscientious work ethic
- You have a valid Driver License with responsible driving record
- You possess a strong mechanical aptitude
- You have a normal level of visual and hearing ability
- You have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
Where you’ll be working:
- Outside, customer premises, and minimal office time
- Working around potentially flammable substances
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [email protected].
