Gas Utility Worker

Gas Utility Worker

Location: On Site - West Palm Beach, FL

What makes us great…

Florida Public Utilities strives to be a Company of choice for people looking for a great place to work. We believe our team members are our greatest asset. We strive to provide a work environment that offers great benefits and personal growth opportunities. Being part of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation provides our team members the advantage of working for a New York Stock Exchange-listed Company with a "small company" atmosphere. If you have a strong work ethic, enjoy being challenged and subscribe to accountability, honesty, and integrity with a passion for providing exemplary customer service, you will find a career with FPU rewarding. Come join our team as a Gas Utility Worker!

What you’ll be working on…

• Performs all duties of Laborer
• Utilizes internal tooling and equipment to complete all leak survey activities
• Works assigned route to complete customer and compliance orders in accordance with company policies and procedures and operator qualifications procedures
• Deactivates gas service and assists in the activation of gas service
• Conducts regular meter inspections, paints and maintenance of above- and below-ground gas systems
• Completes basic tasks using hand tools, including leak investigation, assisting in mechanical joining, landscape maintenance and traffic control
• Provides assistance with all distribution activities involved with the installation, repair and maintenance of the distribution system
• Required to work overtime as needed
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Who you are...

• 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 and 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 a keen sense of smell and adequate hearing and eyesight.
• Must possess tact and suitable personality for customer contact.
• Must be capable of utilizing telephone.
• 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 willing to participate in Company provided training programs.
• 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 able and willing to direct the work of others in equal or lower classifications.
• Must be capable and willing to obtain certification to render first aid, artificial resuscitation, etc.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as required.
• Must be familiar with federal, state and local rules and regulations applicable to their job.
• Must be certified to perform P.E. heat fused and mechanical joints.
• Required to be On Call Duty rotation.
• Must be able to pass the training requirements outlined in the Training Grid associated with this position.

Benefits/what’s in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• 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, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email View email address on click.appcast.io.

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