Service Technician Apprentice

Suburban Propane • Wilmington, VT

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Suburban Propane is seeking individuals for its industry-leading Service Technician Apprentice Program. This full-time, company-paid training program offers a detailed curriculum and extensive on-the-job training to equip apprentices for a rewarding career. Upon completion, apprentices will obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with hazmat, tanker, and air brake endorsements, preparing them to become Service Technicians. The company emphasizes its commitment to employee well-being, offering competitive pay, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. Suburban Propane, a publicly traded master limited partnership since 1928, is a nationwide distributor of various energy products and services, serving approximately 1 million customers across 42 states. The company is expanding its national footprint and moving towards a sustainable, clean energy future, supported by its core pillars: Suburban Commitment, SuburbanCares, and Go Green with Suburban Propane.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and pull equipment that weighs 50 to 75 lbs.
• Possess exceptional customer service skills
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions
• 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.
• Background checks and drug screens are performed

Responsibilities

• Learn the basics of how to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair propane and/or heating oil systems and appliances through structured on-the-job and instructor led training
• Complete online training modules in areas such as safety, security, and hazmat
• Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with hazmat, tanker, and air brake endorsements as well as a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate allowing for operation in interstate commerce
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of propane and/or heating oil systems and appliances
• May assist with the delivery of propane and/or heating oil on an as needed basis

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee recognition program
• Generous tuition assistance program
• Propane discounts
• Signing bonus to be paid in installments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees