Service technician

Job Details

Job Summary

The Service Technician will play a crucial role in the installation, repair, and maintenance of Propane and Oil generators, equipment and tanks.

To ensure success as a Service Technician, one should have sound mechanical knowledge, be able work in confined spaces for an extended period, have exceptional communication skills, and a passion for customer service.

Ultimately, a top-class Service Technician provides expert installation services and dedicated support to all customers.

This position will support our Pico Propane and Fuels location in Alvin, Tx.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Travels to customers' homes or place of business
• Installs generators, tanks and / or appliances
• Repairs equipment such as generators, LP Furnaces, Water Heaters, LP appliances, etc
• Suggests areas where equipment should be set up Site surveys
• Troubleshoots problems with existing equipment
• Tests old and new installation along with testing connections
• Provides customers with verbal and written operating instructions for new equipment
• Maintains equipment
• Cleans up after the job is complete
• Maintains the work vehicle and general maintenance of the vehicle
• Assist with propane cylinder deliveries as needed
• All other duties as assigned

The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

Qualifications

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Proven work experience as a Service Technician highly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of propane and refined fuel systems
• Ability to obtain TX RRC service and installation certification within twelve (12) months of employment (if not already certified)
• Ability to solve problems and repair equipment on site
• Ability to effectively and efficiently use navigation tools such as GPS, smartphone apps, and / or web-based or physical maps
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and records
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions with limited supervision
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
• Willingness to learn , grow, and uphold a customer focused culture that continually strives to exceed expectations
• Support growth and retention efforts

Education, Certification, Licenses Required :

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CDL A or B required
• Service Technician License, highly preferred but not required
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Physical, Mental, and Behavioral Requirements :

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of 10 to 100 lbs.

for approximately 90% of the work shift.

• Ability to regularly climb in and out of a commercial motor vehicle, multiple times per work shift
• Good hand eye coordination, arm hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and visual acuity to operate equipment is required, including at night.
• Frequent sitting, reaching with hands and arms
• Must be able to speak and hear
• Position is subject to pre-hire DOT medical certification requirements and drug and / or alcohol testing, as well as a physical abilities test performed by a company provider
• Must pass pre-employment screening and background check
• Position may require working evening hours and weekends as needed
• Work is normally performed outside where exposure to conditions of extreme heat / cold, fumes, airborne particles and gases is common.

Last updated : 2024-11-01