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Skills
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- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
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Description
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 companys 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 careers@chpk.com.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Georgetown, DE |
| Industry | Energy and Utilities |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
| Website | http://www.chpk.com |
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
About Company
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.