Meter Technician II - Flexible Hours & Career Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Overtime eligible

Career growth

Wellness programs

Annual bonus

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Meter Technician II to support gas operations at Beaver Run, MD. You will install meters, perform regulator work, and respond to gas odor and leak situations while ensuring safety compliance.

Knowledge of NFPA 54, meter troubleshooting, and reading drawings/manuals is required; will lift 20–50 lbs, and participate in on-call rotations for 24-hour gas leak coverage.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA 54 (national standard for gas), safety compliance.
• Ability to troubleshoot regulators and meters; sizing and function knowledge.
• Proficient with hand tools and diagnostic devices; MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to read drawings, manuals, codes and parts diagrams.
• Strong communication with customers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Installs new meters and regulators.
• Performs meter changes for customers.
• Responds to gas odor complaints and gas leaks.
• Uses gas detection equipment and maintains it.
• Verifies customer equipment safety and code compliance.
• Processes disconnection of service for non-payment.
• Collaborates with Customer Service on billing inquiries.
• Assists with PSC audits and compliance requirements.
• Supports procurement and material needs for the department.

Skills

Metering knowledge

Regulator & meter troubleshooting

Hand tools

Diagnostic tools

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings & manuals

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Gas detection equipment

Calibration tools

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Meter Technician II to support gas operations at Beaver Run, MD. You will install meters, perform regulator work, and respond to gas odor and leak situations while ensuring safety compliance.

Knowledge of NFPA 54, meter troubleshooting, and reading drawings/manuals is required; will lift 20–50 lbs, and participate in on-call rotations for 24-hour gas leak coverage.