Meter Technician II

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation•Salisbury, MD

1d•$57,750 - $96,250•Onsite

About The Position

This position is currently available within Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. The Meter Technician II is responsible for installing new meters and regulators, performing meter changes for customers, and responding to gas odor complaints and gas leaks. The role involves utilizing and maintaining gas detection equipment, verifying customer equipment safety and compliance, processing service disconnections, and investigating billing complaints in collaboration with customer service. Additionally, the technician will assist the Gas Operations Supervisor and Compliance Manager with Public Service Commission audits and ensure timely completion of compliance requirements using a work order management system. Material procurement for the department is also a responsibility.

Requirements

Knowledge of NFPA 54 (National Association of Fire Prevention).
Knowledge of regulator and meter troubleshooting, sizing and function.
Skilled in the safe operation of hand tools, working with diagnostic tools.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.
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

Responsibilities

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.