Service Technician - Oil Burner Apprentice

Dead River Company; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance – Premiums as low as

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Short-term & Long-term disability

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & scholarships

Product discounts

Uniform & safety glasses allowance

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Dead River Company is seeking a Service Technician Apprentice to assist with installs and repairs of residential and commercial propane and/or oil burner equipment, delivering high-quality customer service. The role emphasizes safety, neat appearance, and professionalism while supporting a long-standing energy provider.

The position offers competitive pay, weekly pay, and benefits with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school training preferred.
• Apprentice/Journeyman/Master designation licensing as necessary in states where required.
• Applicable propane CETP certification for propane technicians.
• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• Valid driver’s license; driving record reviewed.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots and repairs oil and/or propane heating systems in accordance with applicable codes and Dead River Company policies.
• Performs efficiency tests, tune-ups, and contract service inspections.
• Eliminates call-backs and reduces liability by ensuring all work is performed safely and accurately.
• Promotes image as a trusted advisor through neat appearance, clean uniform and courteous service.
• Promotes Dead River products and services; advises customers on best options.
• Maintains neat and orderly service vehicle and ensures tools are in safe condition.
• Records and reports parts and labor for service calls; tracks parts inventories.
• Participates in night and weekend on-call schedule as necessary.
• Reports accidents, spills, and liability claims.
• Performs propane gas-check inspections per codes and policy.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school training

Job description

Job Category: Service

Requisition Number: SERVI007076

• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Join Our Team - Find Your Future!

$17.41 to $26.11 an Hour Depending on Experience

Position Summary:

The Service Technician Apprentice assists with installs and repairs residential and commercial propane and/or oil burner equipment and appliances while ensuring a high level of customer service. The responsibilities of this position are carried out with particular attention to maintaining customer property, respecting customer confidentiality and working as a trusted advisor. For over 110 years, we’ve been good people helping neighbors do energy right and are looking for experienced, licensed team players who are safety-focused, take pride in work quality and want to provide customers with peace of mind.

Competitive Pay and Industry Leading Benefits- Paid weekly!

• Health Insurance – Premiums as low as $6.41 for full-time employees!


• Dental insurance and Vision Insurance


• Company Provided Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term disability


• 401(k) plan with company match


• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and Scholarships and grant for employee’s children


• Discounts on our products and services


• Work uniform and, boot and prescriptions safety glasses allowance


• Paid Training at our State-of-the-art institute


• Opportunity for growth!

Essential Functions:

• Installs, trouble-shoots and repairs oil and/or propane heating systems in accordance with applicable codes, safety regulations and Dead River Company policies.


• Performs efficiency tests, tune-ups, and contract service inspections.


• Eliminates call-backs and reduces liability by ensuring that all work is performed safely and accurately.


• Promotes image as a trusted advisor through a neat appearance, clean uniform and timely, safe and courteous service.


• Promotes Dead River company products and services. Advises customers on best options for specific needs.


• Maintains a neat and orderly service vehicle. Ensures that all tools and equipment are in safe operating condition.


• Immediately records and reports parts and labor for service calls in accordance with company procedures. Maintains and tracks parts inventories in service vehicle.


• Participates in night and weekend on-call schedule as necessary.


• Reports all accidents, spills, and liability claims.


• Performs propane Gas-check inspections according to applicable codes and company policy without supervision. (Propane technicians)

Education:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Technical school training is preferred.

Experience:

Apprentice – Will have successfully completed oil burner training course or CETP program. Journeyman – Will have at least one year of relevant oil and/or propane service experience. Master – Will have two or more years of relevant oil and/or propane service experience

Certification, Licensing, and Testing:

• Apprentice, Journeyman or Master designation licensing is necessary in states where required.


• Applicable propane CETP certification is required for propane technicians.


• All technicians must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.


• All technicians must have a valid motor vehicle drivers’ license. Driving record is reviewed at employment, and annually thereafter, and must meet company standards.

Preferred

DL Drivers License

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