Meter Technician
Location: Salisbury MD
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/whats in it for you
- Flexible work arrangement
- Competitive base salary based on successful candidates 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 packageschoose 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 youll be working on
- Accurately reads and records meter consumption
- Processes disconnection of service for nonpayments
- 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 tiein 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 youll 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 gender identity disability or veteran status among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email
Required Experience:
IC