Propane Service Tech I

Responsibilities

• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s license and obtain a Florida Commercial Driver's License Class "B" with endorsement code "X", without air brake restrictions, within 180 days after hire.
• Must pass a D.O.T. (Department of Transportation) Physical every two (2) years or Class “A” with air brakes dependent upon company location.
• Must be able to write and print legibly.
• Must be able to read at normal comprehensive level.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Must have the ability to perform duties responsibly and safely.
• Must be capable of utilizing company mobile device.
• Must have a keen sense of smell and adequate hearing and eyesight.
• Must possess tact and suitable personality for customer contact.
• Must be in good physical condition and capable of doing manual labor.
• Must be able to read street maps and travel to dispatched locations.
• Must be capable of being trained in using all types of equipment and instruments associated with performance of duties.
• Must be capable of reading gauges and meters.
• Must be capable to distinguish between propane and natural gas and recognize differences in their application, utilization and measuring and handling.
• Must possess calm judgment and be willing to act on it in emergencies.
• Must be capable to identify meters and regulators by size and type.
• Must be capable to visually identify propane tanks by size and type.
• Must be familiar with provisions in and application NFPA 54, NFPA 58, Florida Building Fuel Gas Code, and any state required gas code applicable to their job.
• Must be familiar with piping, valving, operation, and maintenance of company’s propane bulk plant, filling station and service trucks.
• Must be capable of installing and removing cylinder gas systems, tank and meter systems and bulk usage systems.
• Must be capable to make clear and legible drawings and/or written records of work operations.
• Must become capable of operating and performing minor maintenance on propane equipment.
• Must be capable to use pipe locating equipment and leak detection and locating equipment.
• Must become certified to perform P.E. heat fused and mechanical joints.
• Complete work orders properly documenting materials used and time expended.
• Disconnect gas service if no payment arrangements can be made.
• Perform tank, equipment and appliance maintenance.
• Visually inspect tanks per ASME and DOT regulations.
• Drive a bulk truck and deliver gas on an as needed basis.
• Safe operation of boom truck to remove and install customer tanks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Service Manager and/or District Manager.
• Required to be on Call Duty rotation.

Qualifications

• Must become familiar with company’s policies, practices and procedures.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer