Utility Gas Meter Technician

Tribus Services Inc • Jacksonville, FL

100d

About The Position

We have a home-based position for a Utility Gas Meter Technician that will involve travel in various counties in Florida. This position is based in the Jacksonville, Florida area. Must have natural gas meter installation experience. This position is responsible for replacing/installing an existing/outdated gas meter with a new gas meter at residential or commercial sites to enhance metering solutions, accurately measure consumption, and ensure transmittal of signals to the network.

Requirements

• Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, must have a flexible schedule.
• High School Diploma or GED, HVAC certificate preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Previous pipe fitting experience preferred.
• Experience relighting gas appliances and equipment preferred.
• Must pass meter-pro.
• Ability to pass Tribus OQ, Operator Qualified plan.
• Attention to detail and accuracy to record meter data.
• Ability to read, write, follow and complete written instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to find locations/address by reading a map and hand-held device.
• Ability to key data into hand held device.
• Basic computer skills helpful.
• Ability to communicate and interact with customers in a professional manner.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Superior attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that work performed on the natural gas system and attached equipment is of the highest standard and always left in safe working order or disconnected as per approved standards.
• Comply with OQ and Training Manuals with the comprehension that errors can and do create hazards that increase the risk of damage to property and loss of life.
• Report to starting location at beginning of shift to receive route information, hand held device, meters and related materials.
• Verify that they have the correct amount of materials for the number of route locations.
• Load materials into vehicle and organize route maps/plans route.
• Fill out time sheets and other paperwork if necessary.
• Drive company vehicle to first residence/business on route; use map to locate site if necessary and verify address using hand held device.
• Drive or walk route to each customer site depending on the distance, may walk up to 5 miles daily.
• Contact customer and explain purpose of visit and how long it will take; answer any questions.
• Locate meter and determine if it is accessible/poses safety hazards.
• Check hand held device to verify meter number to see if there are any notes about site.
• Enter reason code into hand held device if meter is not accessible.
• With the customer, go to each gas appliance and shut off gas at the shut-off valve.
• If customer is not home, leave a door hanger and enter information into hand held indicating that the residence/business was skipped and why.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive benefit package.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED