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UGI Utilities, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UGI Utilities, Inc. in Reading, PA is seeking a skilled utility technician to support our customers with basic pipefitting and meter services. You will operate a backhoe/trencher as part of a crew and be the second man on the crew, with eligibility for shift work and on-call rotations.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma, at least two years of related experience, and a CDL license. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving within a collaborative, safety-focused

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• CDL license required.
• Good communication and safety awareness.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 spaces
• Perform other duties as requested

Skills

General Computer Aptitude

Construction knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

CDL License

Job description

Requisition Number: 30152
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.
To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to inclusivity, we invite you to visit our UGI Corporate sustainability page .

Position Summary:

Will perform basic pipefitting, basic backhoe/trencher operation and perform as a second man on a crew. They must be eligible for shift work and call out list.

Principal Accountabilities:

• 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 spaces
• Perform other duties as requested

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General Computer Aptitude
• Knowledge of Construction practices and techniques related to excavation work
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Ability to work with supervisors and coworkers
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Length of Experience: 2 years
• CDL License

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.