Construction and Maintenance Tech III

Chesapeake Utilities Corp

Athens, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Calibration, Class B License, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Electricity, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forecasting, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Natural Gas, Operations Management, Order Management, Preventative Maintenance, Project Development, Project Estimates, Regulatory Compliance, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership
LOCATION
Athens, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Construction and Maintenance Technician III

Location: Orrville/Athens, OH

Your role in our success:

The Construction and Maintenance Technician (C&M) III is responsible for the safe operation, installation, and maintenance of Company system infrastructure and facilities, as well as emergency response within the service territory. This role leads crews, performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on the system, mentors and trains C&M Tech I and II employees, and oversees the team in the absence of the Supervisor.

What youll be doing:

  • Lead pipeline maintenance activities such as leak repairs, cathodic protection installation, right-of-way clearing, and valve maintenance
  • Coordinate and lead operations in the absence of the Gas Operations Supervisor
  • Assist with maintaining adequate inventory levels
  • Support project estimate development, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Complete compliance requirements using work order management systems
  • Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to field crew members; foster a positive team environment
  • Inspect and maintain tools and equipment to ensure proper calibration and operation
  • Serve as Operator Qualification master evaluator
  • Assist in training C&M Technician I and II employees

Where youll be working:

  • Primarily outdoor/field work
  • Weekend and on-call rotation required
  • Exposure to noise, weather, gas, electricity

Who you are:

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of gas utility experience in a mechanical or industrial role
  • CDL, Class B required
  • Ability to obtain HazMat endorsement within 12 months if not already held
  • Strong commitment to safety for self, team, customers, and community
  • Advanced knowledge of natural gas and propane distribution systems, including underground equipment, system sectionalization, and outage mitigation
  • Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office and work systems)
  • Proficiency with tools and materials used in underground maintenance and repair
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong communication skills across all levels
  • Ability to wear required PPE (respirator, fall protection, hard hat, safety shoes, hearing protection)

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.

What's in it for you? Joining the CUC team will get you:

  • Competitive base salary
  • 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!

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, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com

About the Company

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Chesapeake Utilities Corp

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company focused on delivering outstanding service and attaining sustainable growth that generates long-term value for our employees, customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Our success in these efforts is due to our employees’ relentless commitment to excellence, our comprehensive strategic planning and our disciplined financial analysis of growth opportunities.  For more than 100 years, the Company has successfully delivered safe, secure, reliable and efficient solutions that are environmentally and economically smart. Chesapeake positions itself for long-term growth that creates superior value.  Chesapeake Utilities Corporation genuinely cares while turning aspirations into reality every day. We make meaningful connections with our peers, customers, communities, shareholders and partners.

We strive to provide operational excellence and positive experiences for our customers and the communities we serve. Chesapeake’s regulated energy businesses include natural gas distribution and transmission operations on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Florida, and electric distribution operations in Florida. Chesapeake’s unregulated energy businesses include its natural gas marketing subsidiary, its propane distribution operations, and its propane wholesale marketing subsidiary.

We have a talented workforce made of experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds who take pride in the work they do at Chesapeake. They are hard working people, who generously get involved in their communities because they care about them. At Chesapeake, we believe our employees make the difference, and we care about every one of them – every day. One way we show gratitude to our employees is through our Chesapeake Cares Program that focuses on employee morale and a satisfying work environment. One day each month we conduct an event focused on employee fun and fellowship. We recognize our employees’ contributions with a rewards and recognition program geared towards continuous growth and career development within the company.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Energy and Utilities
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
FOUNDED
1947
WEBSITE
http://www.chpk.com