Propane Service Tech I

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation•Debary, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Propane Service Tech I at Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. The role involves a variety of technical, customer service, and safety-related duties concerning propane gas systems. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Requirements

Must have a valid Florida Driver's license.
Must be mechanically inclined.
Must have the ability to perform duties responsibly and safely.
Company union forms are required including wearing various forms of protective equipment to include steel toed shoes, headgear, safety glasses and various other items.
Must be capable of utilizing company mobile device.
Must have a keen sense of smell and adequate hearing and eyesight.
Must possess tact and suitable personality for customer contact.
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 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 become familiar with company’s policies, practices and procedures.
Must be capable to distinguish between propane and natural gas and recognize differences in their application, utilization and measuring and handling.
Must possess calm judgment and be willing to act on it in emergencies.
Must be capable to identify meters and regulators by size and type.
Must be capable to visually identify propane tanks by size and type.
Must be familiar with provisions in and application NFPA 54, NFPA 58, Florida Building Fuel Gas Code, and any state required gas code applicable to their job.
Must be familiar with piping, valving, operation, and maintenance of company’s propane bulk plant, filling station and service trucks.
Must be capable of installing and removing cylinder gas systems, tank and meter systems and bulk usage systems.
Must be capable to make clear and legible drawings and/or written records of work operations.
Must become capable of operating and performing minor maintenance on propane equipment.
Must be capable to use pipe locating equipment and leak detection and locating equipment.
Must become certified to perform P.E. heat fused and mechanical joints.
Complete work orders properly documenting materials used and time expended.
Disconnect gas service if no payment arrangements can be made.
Perform tank, equipment and appliance maintenance.
Visually inspect tanks per ASME and DOT regulations.
Drive a bulk truck and deliver gas on an as needed basis.
Safe operation of boom truck to remove and install customer tanks.
Required to be on Call Duty rotation.
Must be able to pass the requirements outlined in the Training Grid associated with this position.

Responsibilities

Obtain and maintain a Florida Commercial Driver's License Class "B" with endorsement code "X", without air brake restrictions, within 180 days of hire, and pass a D.O.T. Physical every two (2) years or Class “A” with air brakes dependent upon company location.
Write and print legibly, and read at a normal comprehensive level.
Perform duties responsibly and safely, including wearing protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes, headgear, and safety glasses.
Utilize company mobile device.
Possess a keen sense of smell and adequate hearing and eyesight.
Exhibit tact and a suitable personality for customer contact.
Maintain good physical condition and capability for manual labor.
Read street maps and travel to dispatched locations.
Be trained in using all types of equipment and instruments associated with performance of duties.
Read gauges and meters.
Direct the work of others in equal or lower classifications.
Obtain certification to render first aid, artificial resuscitation, etc.
Work overtime as required.
Become familiar with company’s policies, practices and procedures.
Distinguish between propane and natural gas and recognize differences in their application, utilization, measuring, and handling.
Possess calm judgment and be willing to act on it in emergencies.
Identify meters and regulators by size and type.
Visually identify propane tanks by size and type.
Be familiar with provisions in and application of NFPA 54, NFPA 58, Florida Building Fuel Gas Code, and any state required gas code applicable to their job.
Be familiar with piping, valving, operation, and maintenance of company’s propane bulk plant, filling station, and service trucks.
Install and remove cylinder gas systems, tank and meter systems, and bulk usage systems.
Make clear and legible drawings and/or written records of work operations.
Operate and perform minor maintenance on propane equipment.
Use pipe locating equipment and leak detection and locating equipment.
Become certified to perform P.E. heat fused and mechanical joints.
Complete work orders properly documenting materials used and time expended.
Disconnect gas service if no payment arrangements can be made.
Perform tank, equipment, and appliance maintenance.
Visually inspect tanks per ASME and DOT regulations.
Drive a bulk truck and deliver gas on an as needed basis.
Safely operate a boom truck to remove and install customer tanks.
Perform other duties as assigned by Service Manager and/or District Manager.
Participate in On Call Duty rotation.
Pass the requirements outlined in the Training Grid associated with this position.