AddressDescription
UGI Utilities, Inc. is a Natural Gas and electric utility company committed to delivering reliable, safe and affordable energy to our 700,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland. We pride ourselves on being a responsive, engaging energy company. The foundation of our success lies in the strength of our 1,700 plus employees who strive to exceed the expectations of our customers and the communities we serve every day.
We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:
- medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance
- disability plans
- 401(k) matched savings plan
- paid vacation
- company stock purchase program
- wellness programs
- tuition reimbursement
- paid parental leave
- paid volunteer time
- adoption assistance
Job Summary
This role will work a midday shift that covers the following hours after training period: Fall/Winter-10am to 630pm and Spring/Summer-12pm to 830pm. Training period schedule is day shift and lasts approximately 18 months.
The Utility A Start position is a bargaining unit position which requires a general knowledge and ability to perform basic construction related tasks and Utility tasks such as, but not limited to; responding to leak/CO complaints when qualified, building and installing single and multiple meter sets up to AL 425, basic pipe fitting, meter changes, MRSLIP investigates, service installations, leak pinpointing and repair, meter turn-ons, inspecting UGI Contractor crews, PA One Call locates when qualified, complying with all Company safety standards, responding to callout when qualified, after hours work and exposure to all weather conditions
Duties and Responsibilities
- Build and install meter sets and basic pipe fitting
- Complete turn ons and light ups
- Meter reading and complete MRSLIP investigations
- Leak pinpointing and repairs, service installations
- Inspect UGI Contractor crews, PA One Call locates, respond to leak/CO complaints when qualified and perform other duties as requested and callout when qualified
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good mechanical skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills a plus
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must possess a valid PA Driver's license
UGI Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. As such, the Company abides by the requirements of the Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR a), and 41 CFR a). The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.
Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.
