Meter Reader - Entry-LevelThis position gathers information from commercial utility meters to determine the gas or electricity usage amount and is responsible for entering this information into the company's database for an accurate cost of consumption.
Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt
Pay: Competitive, Hourly Starting at $16.00
Benefits:- Company-Sponsored Retirement PlanHealth Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
- Vacation Time
- Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Complete daily meter reading assignments in a timely and accurate manner
- Demonstrates safe, high-quality work practices.
- Commitment to customer service - responding to the needs of internal and external customers.
- Troubleshoot and employ critical thinking daily.
- Completes all work assigned promptly according to schedule. Ability to work outside in all weather conditions. This is an outdoor position
- Completes all tracking documents (electronic and paper)
- Sets appropriate priorities and works under scheduled time requirements and high meter reading accuracy.
- Identifies and reports all conditions that prohibit the reading of meters &/or hazardous conditions to management.
- Know the written safety rules and procedures and adhere to them.
- Day Shift hours Monday through Friday. Some Overtime and Saturdays are required.
- We are a Drug-Free Workplace; Employees at all levels are subject to pre-employment as well as random drug screens throughout the project. Must be able to pass a post-offer drug screen.
- We are committed to attaining only the highest quality employees: Stringent Driving History and Driving Experience Requirements. All staff is subject to pre-employment and periodic background checks to verify clean driving records.
Minimum Qualifications:- Meter Reading experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to walk over 6 miles per day in all weather conditions.
- Must have a good attendance and timeliness history at the current position.
- Ability to comprehend new hand-held/tablet technology.
- Strong Directional Skills: Ability to read and understand maps via GPS instruments and websites
- Competent in the use of PC systems to include handheld devices
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with little supervision.
Education & Experience:
Must be 18 years or older
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
Pre-Screen:
- Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
- License & Certifications:
- Driver License Required.
Physical Requirements:
RARE (less than 10%): crawling, climbing poles, lifting 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., color vision, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs. OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, body-twisting, gripping, reading, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs. FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, stooping, squatting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distance, climbing on/off a truck, reaching, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perceptionCONTINUOUS (up to 100%): sense of touch, seeing Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note:
All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.
