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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. 

Your role in our success:

The Service Tech Apprentice will participate in a structured, hands-on training program to learn the foundational skills of both the Propane Service Technician and/or Delivery Driver roles. This position supports the safe and efficient installation, maintenance, and delivery of propane systems and products to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Under direct supervision, the apprentice will rotate through duties to develop the competencies needed for career advancement within the propane field operations team.

What you'll be working on:

• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of propane tanks, gas lines, regulators, and appliances.
• Shadow licensed service technicians and CDL drivers to learn safety protocols, troubleshooting, leak detection, and system testing.
• Participate in ride-along and support delivery of propane products using bobtail or cylinder trucks (as applicable).
• Assist in reading pressure gauges, meters, and service logs while learning to complete all required documentation accurately.
• Learn to perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, ensuring compliance with DOT regulations.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at job sites and company facilities.
• Attend all safety and technical training sessions, including those required for CDL licensing and CETP certification.
• Interact with customers professionally to provide information, answer questions, and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

• Serve on the on-call rotation and respond to emergency service calls. 

• Any additional tasks as instructed by management.

Who you are:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Entry level position, some mechanical knowledge preferred.
• Ability to obtain Commercial Driver’s License required Class B with Hazmat and tanker endorsements within 6 months of employment.
• DOT Physical required within 60 days.
• General mechanical aptitude (hand tools).
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to effectively communicate in a team environment and with customers.

Benefits/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!

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.