Job Information
UGI Corporation Natural Gas Utility Service Laborer in Middletown, Pennsylvania
UGI Utilities, Inc. is a natural gas and electric utility company committed to delivering reliable, safe and affordable energy to our 700,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland. We pride ourselves on being a responsive, engaging energy company. The foundation of our success lies in the strength of our 1,700 plus employees who strive to exceed the expectations of our customers and the communities we serve every day.
We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:
medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance
disability plans
401(k) matched savings plan
paid vacation
company stock purchase program
wellness programs
tuition reimbursement
paid parental leave
paid volunteer time
adoption assistance
Job Summary
This entry level position in our Middletown, PA office performs general natural gas utility tasks. Employees will qualify through training and experience to do all pipe fitting and utility tasks including: gas meter turn-ons, building/installing single and multiple gas meter sets, meter changes, service shut offs, and responding to gas odor complaints/CO complaints/fire calls, and facility damages. The Utility A will perform after hours on-call responsibilities when qualified. Employees will enter a four-tiered progression and must complete training and experience to qualify for progression to the Mechanic II level.
Duties and Responsibilities
Pipe fitting
Gas service turn-ons and shut offs
Meter change outs/replacements
Facility locating
Emergency response
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and general health physical and physical abilities test.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Possess a valid PA Drivers License with safe driving history.
Must live within the service territory of the job location.
Mechanical ability and ability to do physical labor.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in pipe fitting, plumbing, HVAC installation or a related field.
Associate degree in plumbing, HVAC, or related field a plus.
UGI Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. As such, the Company abides by the requirements of the Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, 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.