Apprentice-Start (Non-Union)

UGI Corporation; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UGI Utilities, Inc. is seeking an entry-level field support position in the Shippensburg area. The role involves meter reading, flagging, and basic construction tasks with supervision, and will progress through an Operator Qualification plan toward Journeyman level.

The candidate must live in the service area and obtain a CDL A within six months. A safety-focused, hands-on training environment with on-call duties as qualified is offered.

Qualifications

• Candidate must pass SCBA test, pre-employment drug test, and physical.
• Must follow all safety policies and protect company assets.
• General computer knowledge and safe driving history required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and pipeline construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read residential and commercial meters and record readings with handheld devices.
• Survey and flagging duties.
• Gas main service installations and repairs.
• Operate backhoe, trencher and dump truck.
• Locate lines and manage inventory.
• Perform meter turns on/off and leak investigations.
• Carry out basic pipefitting tasks.
• Respond to emergencies when qualified.
• Perform other work as directed once qualified.
• Work in confined spaces.

Skills

SCBA

Safety policies

Computer skills

Driving record

Equipment operation

Physical labor

Teamwork

Meter reading

Education

High School Diploma

PA Driver’s License

CDL A License preferred

Tools

Handheld computers

Meter reading tools

Job description

At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.

We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance.

Job Summary

This entry level positionperforms support to field operations on general construction and maintenance tasks. Employees are qualified by training and experience to do all utility, customer service, pipefitting and construction tasks with direct supervision including: meter reading, locating, excavation, flagging, emergency response, basic backhoe/trencher operation, dump truck operator, gas main and service installation/repair and will be eligible for duty crew and on-call responsibilities when judged qualified.

Primary focus will be on safety and on the job training. Employees will enter a four tiered progression and obtain Operator Qualification training on a limited number of covered tasks as outlined in the Operator Qualification Progression Plan (OQ Progression Plan) to progress to a Journeyman level.

The successful candidate must live within the service territory of the job location (Shippensburg, PA) and will be required to hold or obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL A) within the first six (6) months of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reading residential and commercial meters and recording readings using handheld computers via walking and mobile routes.
• Survey and flagging
• Gas and main service installations and repair
• Backhoe, trencher and dump truck operation
• Locating lines
• Inventory control
• Meter turn on, turn offs, leak investigations, meter changes
• Basic pipefitting
• Emergency Response when qualified
• Perform other work as directed once qualified
• Working in confined space

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to pass a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) test and pre-employment drug test and physical
• Must be able to follow all Company safety policies and procedures and protect Company assets. Ability to work effectively with supervision, fellow emloyes, customers and public.
• General Computer knowledge
• Safe driving history (confired by driver’s record check) – recent and/or multiple driving violations may disqualify a candidate from employment. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license during course of employment.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and pipeline construction with experience in natural gas, construction maintenance or related field preferred.
• Mechanical ability and ability to do physical labor.
  

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• PA Driver’s License
• CDL A License Preferred

UGI Utilities, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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.