Pay rate: $22-$24 per hour DOE Come Join Our Team! We are problem solvers and innovators, and we construct safe and reliable delivery systems for our utility partners and the communities we serve. Our Traits (Trust Respects Accountability Integrity Teamwork Safety) serve as the guiding principles and the foundation for all our decisions. It is what drives innovation and strengthens our commitment to developing and retaining the best people in the industry. General Purpose: Meter Technicians work under the direction of Meter Foremen, Meter Supervisors and Meter Operations Manager and performs physical activities in support of meter maintenance. Our Core Values: TRAITS Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, and Safety. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Roles and Responsibilities:
Meets client and operating company standards related to meter work in accordance with our core value
Responsible for checking the meter’s communication with the utility
Performs change-out of existing ERT modules
Able to update accurate records including daily work logs and installation record
Able to access meter locations at Residential and Commercial premises
Cleans and prepares worksites to eliminate possible hazard
Monitors and maintains tools and equipment for proper use, storage, and upkeep
Completes all work in an organized, timely manner, within standard operating procedure
Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards and communicates abnormal working conditions to appropriate parties
Assists crew leaders in construction/ reconstruction and maintenance work providing meter support
Works safely around customer houses and private property, backhoes, excavators, and directional drill
Travel is required up to 10% of time
Success Factors:
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. multiple times during a work shift
Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co-workers
Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug-free workplace policy
English usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports
Willingness and ability to learn additional skills
Experience and Education:
Utility field experience is preferred
Previous experience working with underground or overhead utilities is preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year to year basis
Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:
Possession of a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required.
Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Notes: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour Benefits: