Meter Technician I
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation · Georgetown, DE · 2 wk ago
Full-time
Location: Salisbury, MD or Georgetown, DE
Benefits
- 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
- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Excellent customer contact skills
- Conscientious work ethic
- Valid Driver License with responsible driving record
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Normal level of visual and hearing ability
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Work Environment
- Outside, customer premises, and minimal office time
- Working around potentially flammable substances