Area Technician

Suburban Propane•Somerset, PA

About The Position

We are currently looking for an Area Technician to be responsible for providing technical services and advice related to vehicle and facility maintenance. This position requires 50-75% travel. Why Suburban Propane? Suburban Propane takes pride in serving our employees and does so by offering competitive pay with incentive potential and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, HSA and FSAs, paid vacation, personal and sick pay, tuition assistance, online learning opportunities and training, and a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. For a full list of our benefit offerings please visit https://jobs.suburbanpropane.com/benefits/ It’s an amazing time to become a part of our team as we expand our national footprint and make strides toward a sustainable, clean energy future! Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. As part of our pre-employment hiring process, background checks and drug screens are performed. For more information about our hiring process, please visit: https://jobs.suburbanpropane.com/our-hiring-process/ At Suburban Propane, we know that our strength comes from our diverse and inclusive team of employees who make a difference in the communities we serve across the country every day. All applicants for employment shall be considered without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. In line with these values, Suburban Propane considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable laws. To that end, the Company welcomes such applicants in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: https://www.phila.gov/documents/fair-chance-hiring-law-poster

Requirements

Associates Degree in Mechanical Technology or High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of mechanical experience
Thorough understanding of propane gas systems on delivery trucks and storage plants (advanced training will be provided)
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to lift 50 to 75 lbs.
Must be able to satisfy the English Language Proficiency qualification requirements in 49 CFR §391.11(b)(2) by responding to official inquiries and understanding highway traffic signs and signals in the English language.
This includes the ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.

Responsibilities

Complete service requests to repair propane transfer equipment, Emergency Shut-off Valves (ESVs), piping, and other mechanical components
Maintain delivery vehicles and liquid transfer equipment
Perform DOT required Annual Cargo Tank (ACT) inspections and Hydrostatic Pressure Tests
Perform meter repairs and annual calibrations to comply with State Weights and Measures requirements
Train employees to operate and maintain small pumps, compressors, and dispensing equipment
Respond to vehicle and plant emergency situations
Perform special installation projects and facility upgrades as needed