Propane Service Technician
20111, VA, USPosted Oct 15, 2026
Job description
- Safely install, inspect, maintain, and repair propane tanks, piping systems, regulators, valves, and related equipment.
- Perform leak checks, pressure tests, and system inspections in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot propane system issues, including appliances and fuel delivery systems.
- Ensure all work complies with company safety policies as well as federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
- Complete and submit all required service documentation, regulatory compliance reports, and company paperwork accurately and timely.
- Respond to emergency service calls and provide on-call support as scheduled.
- Communicate effectively with management, and customers regarding service timelines, delays, safety concerns, and equipment needs.
- Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment in safe working condition.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers.
- Report all accidents, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and near misses immediately.
- Perform cathodic protection testing of underground tanks.
- Requalify in service DOT tanks.
- Operate a propane bobtail and safely deliver propane to customers as needed.
- Prepare existing tanks for installation, including painting. Minimum of two years of propane, HVAC, mechanical, or related field service experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; CDL with tanker and hazardous materials endorsements is required
- Virginia LPG Fitter License (Journeyman or Master); Propane Education and Research Councils’ PEP (formerly CETP) certification required.
- Strong knowledge of propane systems, NFPA codes, and safety regulations preferred.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and read technical diagrams and schematics.
- Ability to safely operate service vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing 50+ pounds.
- Able to stand, kneel, bend, climb, and work in confined spaces as required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations as needed.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance. No more than 1 traffic violation in last 2 years, no at-fault accidents in the last 2 years and no DUI/DWI in last 5 years (1 per lifetime). Ability to pass DOT physical, DOT drug test and criminal background check Travel requirements: Job is a site based but mobile technician role. Travel will be approx. 75% of the time.
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