Service Technician

Parker Oil Propane; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Oil Propane in Farmville, VA is seeking a full-time Propane Technician to safely install and service propane systems, test leaks and ensure compliance with codes. The role requires manual labor, driving a van or boom truck, and strong safety practices.

Responsibilities include delivering propane, installing tanks and gas lines, performing leak tests, training new staff, and occasionally overtime during peak season, with weekend/on-call as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Class B CDL with hazmat and airbrake endorsements.
• Excellent driving record.
• Current Medical Certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers products according to customers' requests and POC safety policies.
• Captures daily work activities accurately.
• Participates in Weekend/Weeknight on Call as scheduled.
• Maintains the company image and integrity.
• Loads, unloads and sets up propane tanks and gas lines.
• Drives a van or boom truck for delivery or installations.
• Conducts system leak and pressure tests.
• Troubleshoots and repairs gas burning appliances.
• Maintains safety, regulatory compliance, and zero preventable accidents.
• Completes training and safety forms; performs overtime during busy season.

Skills

Delivery

Customer service

Safety compliance

Vehicle operation

Testing/quality checks

Training others

Communication

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Farm plant - Farmville, VA 23901Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $17.00 - $27.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

Safely performs propane tank sets, installations, leak and pressure test and repairs on gas burning appliances in accordance with local, state and national codes. Will provide excellent customer service by completing these activities in a professional and positive manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Delivers products efficiently and according to customers' requests and POC safety policies.
• Captures daily work activities accurately
• Participates in Weekend/Weeknight on Call as scheduled.
• Responsible for maintaining the company image and integrity.
• Responsible for activity supporting company communication by providing timely, ongoing feedback to manager, management team and ownership regarding regional, industry, or customer specific activity or conversation.
• Must comply with all company policies and safety practices. Including pre-trip, post trip, and pre-maintenance inspections.
• Deliver, set and install propane tanks and gas lines
• Drive a van or boom truck for delivery or installations
• Conduct system leak and pressure test
• Troubleshoots and repair gas burning appliances
• Ensure company and local, state and national safety, policy, regulatory standards are met and maintain zero preventable accidents
• Maintain gas check and compliance forms
• Deliver new customer safety information packets and review with customers to ensure customers is aware of the dangers of propane and propane safety
• Load, unload and safely operate gasoline powered trencher to install gas lines
• Assist with training new employees
• Completing all assigned training classes in person and online
• Expect to work overtime during the busy season- October to April

During the slow season- April to September, you will be asked to work around the plant, painting, cutting the grass, picking up trash, organizing equipment, painting tanks, picking up tanks, putting meters on tanks, doing leak checks, and any other task as of you by your immediate supervisor or manager that is in place at the time.

During the busy season there is zero tolerance for call outs and no shows.

Employees are expected to arrive at work at the assigned time and work until the end of their shift.

Qualifications

Certificates & Licenses:

• Class B Commercial Driver's License w/hazmat and airbrake endorsement.
• Excellent driving record.
• Current Medical Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work in this classification can be considered heavy physical work requiring the exertion of up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and between 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 75 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. The employee must be able to consistently and with strength: walk, lift, carry reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, push, pull and crouch. Physical effort is exerted on a routine, frequent basis.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST SPECIFICALLY:

• Drive or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Lift, pull and connect fueling hoses to load and dispense products.
• Work around obstructions at residential and commercial delivery sites and pull hose long distances.
• Work in various inside but mostly outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma of General Education Certificate (GED).
• Two years’ progressive experience in delivery or logistics is preferred.
• HVAC certification, and electrical certifications or courses are a plus