Meter Reader | Marietta, GA

ACRT Services • Marietta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Meter Reader reports to the Meter Services Supervisor and reads and inspects gas, electric, and/or water meters. The role involves extensive outdoor walking and standing, sometimes walking up to 20 miles per day in varied weather conditions, and requires flexibility, time management, and independent work. Employees begin the day at the local office to pick up a company vehicle, equipment, and daily assignments. Employees will be trained in meter reading. The role requires drug/alcohol testing under non-regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 1 year of experience working in outdoor conditions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to multitask and work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility with daily routines and route scheduling.
• Adequate time management and planning skills to complete daily meter reads efficiently and on time.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with management and customers.
• Ability to interact professionally with unhappy or negative customers.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to walk long distances and prepare appropriately for weather conditions.
• Must undergo required drug/alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of meter-reading experience.

Responsibilities

• Read meters daily and/or on a special basis, typically at customers’ premises for service billing.
• Complete cycle readings within required time frames, assign sequence numbers to new services, and rearrange meter-reading routes as needed.
• Inspect meters and report damage or apparent malfunctions to the assigned supervisor.
• Evaluate unsafe conditions or clean out meter boxes.
• Use electric, gas, and water meter-reading devices.
• Use hand tools and equipment, including screwdrivers, pliers, flashlights, keys, gas detectors, generators, pumps, hand pumps, shovels, and lid handles.
• Use printed materials such as service orders, maps, manuals, and computer printouts.
• Assist with training new meter readers.
• Walk and stand extensively, including walking long distances in varied weather conditions.
• Exert physical force to move objects, routinely up to 10 pounds of force and occasionally up to 50 pounds of force.
• Refer consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities.
• Provide customers with general information about meter services when applicable.
• Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Group health plans, including medical/prescription, dental, vision, and other coverage options.
• Company-paid group life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account option with company match.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program for employees and eligible family members.
• Automatic enrollment at no cost in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Roth or Traditional 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation for eligible full-time employees after 90 completed days of service.
• Paid holidays for eligible full-time employees after 90 completed days of service.
• Paid wedding day for eligible full-time employees after 90 completed days of service.
• Paid Veterans Day time off for veterans.
• Paid sick time for New York-based positions only.
• Company vehicle for driver-based positions.
• Gas card for company vehicle, if applicable.
• Company-provided cell phone or mobile allowance, if applicable.
• Boot allowance from approved vendors.
• Daily per diem for travel-based positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED