Meter Technician II

Job Description

Job Description

The following Career Opportunity is currently available within Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. Position: Meter Technician II Location: Beaver Run, 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.  

What you’ll be working on:

• Installs new meters and regulators.
• Performs meter changes for customers.
• Responds to and investigates gas odor complaints and gas leaks.
• Utilizes and maintains gas detection equipment.
• Verifies customer equipment is safe and complies to applicable codes.
• Processes disconnection of service for non-payment.
• Works with customer service to investigate high and/or low bill complaints.
• Assists Gas Operations Supervisor and Compliance Manager with Public Service Commission audits.
• Assists with completing compliance related requirements timely utilizing work order management system.
• Assists with material procurement for the department.

Who you are:

• Knowledge of NFPA 54 (National Association of Fire Prevention).
• Knowledge of regulator and meter troubleshooting, sizing and function.
• Skills Skilled in the safe operation of hand tools, working with diagnostic tools.
  Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Abilities Ability to read engineering drawings, manuals, code and parts diagrams.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of employees and customers.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Working Conditions:

• Outside, customer premises and minimal office time
• Working around potentially flammable substances
• Able to lift 20 to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Adverse weather conditions and dogs
• On-call rotation to cover 24 hour response for gas leaks

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!

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com