Gas Utility Tech II: Field Construction & Maintenance

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Robust benefits package

Paid time off & holidays

401k and retirement plan

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation seeks a Construction and Maintenance Technician II to ensure safe operation, installation, and maintenance of gas system infrastructure and facilities within the service territory.

Based in Beaver Run, MD, this role requires a CDL (Class A or B), strong safety focus, and experience in mechanical and electrical work. You will operate heavy equipment, perform inspections, and support peak shaving processes while documenting tasks in our systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years underground utility experience (mechanical/industrial).
• CDL Class A or B license is required.
• Strong safety focus and ability to wear required PPE.
• Proficient mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains gas pipelines and facilities.
• Maintains facilities (operations centers, compressor stations, etc.).
• Leads or assists pipeline maintenance activities (leaks, cathodic protection, valves).
• Proficiently operates heavy equipment and may train junior technicians.
• Conducts inspections (including vehicle inspections).
• Documents compliance tasks in work systems.
• Manages 811 tickets for routine and emergency work.
• Maintains truck inventory and organization.
• Performs facility/equipment maintenance.
• Assists with material procurement.
• Supports peak shaving processes.

Skills

Safety compliance

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Heavy equipment operation

PPE compliance

Basic computing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation seeks a Construction and Maintenance Technician II to ensure safe operation, installation, and maintenance of gas system infrastructure and facilities within the service territory.

Based in Beaver Run, MD, this role requires a CDL (Class A or B), strong safety focus, and experience in mechanical and electrical work. You will operate heavy equipment, perform inspections, and support peak shaving processes while documenting tasks in our systems.