Meter Reader

Liberty • Pine Bluff, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together. We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Requirements

• General educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive to job site, walk for extended periods on flat and uneven terrain, climb stairs, bend and stoop.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate work-related information in English.
• Ability to understand policies and procedures relating to meter reading duties.
• Ability to maintain scheduled meter reading productivity with an error rate not exceeding 1% within 9 days of hire.
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time over uneven terrain in inclement weather.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Basic computer skills and understanding of MS office package, ability to lean SAP / related company software.

Responsibilities

• Accurately reading water meters (manually and electronically), interpreting, and recording volumes used and reporting such volumes.
• Verifying data on meters, ERTS and addresses.
• Turning water service on/off (delinquent accounts).
• Performs meter sets, meter change outs and maintain meter shop and other meter related work that maybe assigned.
• Know and abide by company’s safety policy and procedures.
• Performs meter testing and recording duties as required including record keeping and meter scrapping.
• Perform meter reading duties as assigned.
• Perform Water Distribution duties as assigned.
• Preforms routine meter box and meter setting maintenance.
• Preforms meter reading information transfer using company automated systems.
• Keep daily records of time worked and materials used.
• Accurately track meter stock and performs monthly meter inventory count.
• Perform leak detection.
• Perform meter change outs as assigned.
• Performs office and office grounds maintenance.
• Available to respond to after-hours company emergencies and perform After Hours On Call duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Ability to secure an Arkansas Department of Health Grade D1 water operator license within 18 months of employment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401K plan
• Annual bonus
• Life insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Headspace account
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Paid sick days
• 12 paid company holidays
• 3 paid volunteer days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Reimbursement for certification costs
• Reward & recognition programs
• Service awards

What This Job Offers

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