Meter Reader Jobs

About The Position

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.