Position: Operations Technician I

Location: Athens, OH

Responsible for exhibiting Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's Mission, Vision and Values, regarding external customers, agencies, vendors, internal departments and co-workers. This position entails construction and service related tasks for the Operations Group in an entry level position.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• 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.

Requires...a total commitment to Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's Mission, Vision and Values and:

• 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 human_resources@chpk.com or Ruth Warner, Director, Human Resources Operations at rwarner@chpk.com.