Job Description
Operations Technician I
Location: Orrville/Athens, OH
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’s in it For You...
- Competitive base salary
- 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!
What you'll be working on...
- General installation, maintenance, and upkeep of company facilities and equipment.
- Accurate reading and recording of meter consumption.
- Process disconnection of service for non-payments.
- Collection of overdue payments.
- Investigate leak complaints and take appropriate action to make situation safe.
- Properly use and maintain gas detection equipment.
- Assist Operations Technicians II and III in performance of duties.
- Deliver personal contact notification during winter months.
- Install remote read devices on meters.
- Understand PSC policies on termination of service and theft of service.
- Recognize potentially hazardous situations.
- Maintain company vehicle, tools and equipment.
- Assist with the Peak Shaving process.
- Knowledgeable of, support, promote and participate in the Company's employee recognition program.
- Operate and maintain electric and natural gas powered compressors.
- Operate and maintain dehydration units.
- Maintain pipeline facilities and repair leaks when necessary.
- Coordinate work with other gas companies when their equipment is involved.
- Locate gas lines with electronic locating equipment when necessary.
- Must be available to respond to emergencies and gas leaks.
Who you are...
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Knowledgeable and understanding of customer needs, concerns and expectations.
- Excellent customer contact skills.
- Understand the basic principles of natural and propane gas and gas utilizing equipment.
- Use of assigned tools and equipment to include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Operator Qualifications for position.
- Conscientious work ethic.
- Ability to obtain a valid CDL Drivers License.
- Mechanical Aptitude.
Working Conditions:
- Outside in a construction setting or on a customers’ premises with minimal office time.
- Working around potentially hazardous/flammable substances and large equipment.
- Must be able perform on call duties as assigned.
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 careers@chpk.com
