Meter Reader | Marietta, GA

ACRT • Marietta, GA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Meter Reader reads and inspects gas, electric, and/or water meters, typically at customer premises, for service billing. The role requires independent work, strong time management, flexibility in daily routines, and extensive outdoor walking in varied weather. The Meter Reader reports to the Meter Services Supervisor and may help train new meter readers. Employees start their day at a local office to collect a company vehicle, equipment, and assignments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least one 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.
• Time management skills to complete daily meter reads efficiently and on time.
• Strong 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.
• Ability to exert physical force to move objects: routinely 10 pounds of force and occasionally up to 50 pounds of force.
• Drug/alcohol testing is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of meter-reading experience.

Responsibilities

• Read meters daily or on a special basis, typically at customer premises for service bills.
• Complete assigned cycle readings within the required time frame, assign sequence numbers to new services, and rearrange meter routes as necessary.
• 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.
• 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 plan options, including medical/prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid group life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
• 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.
• Roth or Traditional 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation for full-time employees after 90 completed days of service.
• Paid holidays for full-time employees after 90 completed days of service.
• Paid wedding day for full-time employees after 90 completed days of service.
• Paid Veterans Day 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