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Description

Gas Meter Relight Technician (Fully Qualified)

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

• Full Benefits from hire which include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Uniforms, Tools, and Personal Protective Equipment provided
• Vacation paid after one year of employment.
• Six Paid Holidays after the probation period.

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform change-outs of existing gas utility meters and install gas module upgrades, as required, as well as shut down and relight gas appliances. The ability to identify hazardous conditions as it relates to gas appliances. Be proficient in gas appliance safeties and operations. Assume responsibility for the safe operation of a company vehicle, equipment, and tools. Commitment to customer service and responding to the needs of internal and external customers professionally.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Computer and smartphone literate
• Ability to read maps and navigate in congested areas.
• Independently manage time and workload to meet deadlines.
• Mechanically inclined and has experience with a variety of tools.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with little or no supervision
• This is a minimum 40-hour workweek with Saturdays considered inclement weather make-up days.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year(s) experience with gas meter exchange and relight.
• BGE OQ 18 required. Relight is optional but preferred.
• Gas Fitter’s License, a plus.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License required.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): sitting, crawling, climbing poles, climbing ladders
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): kneeling, climbing on/off trucks, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, reading, reaching, stooping, squatting, depth perception, body twisting, color vision, lifting, manual dexterity, seeing distant, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting 10 lbs. to 50 lbs.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): seeing, range of motion, sense of touch, carrying, pushing, speaking clearly, pulling, climbing stairs, gripping

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.