Meter reader

Liberty Utilities
Ogdensburg, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2024 CLOSED ON 6/3/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter reader position at Liberty Utilities?

Purpose

This position is responsible for traveling to different sites and conducting gas consumption meter reads using meter reading equipment and responding to customer service requests, not limited to : connections, disconnects, rereading meters, checking for leaks, etc.

Communicating with property owners or representatives and maintaining gas meters that measure the gas consumption of homes and businesses.

Other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities

Field Service

  • Travel in the service territory to visit each home or business on the meter reader list
  • each day.
  • Collect data from meters located inside or outside of homes and other buildings using
  • meter reading equipment.
  • Recheck and verify readings when there have been complaints of readings that appear
  • to be inaccurate.
  • Included in the call-out rotation schedule.

Service & Repair

  • Provide new gas activation services to customers by connecting the meter and
  • disconnecting service when required.
  • Locate and check meters for proper operation. Makes minor repairs in the field such as
  • tightening connections.
  • Report inoperable and malfunctioning devices or unauthorized changes to the meter to
  • supervisor.

Training

Completion of Operator Qualification (OQ) Training.

Skills Required

  • Ability to read, record and report data accurately.
  • Must have basic computer skills.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in various weather conditions.
  • Valid Driver's License

HOURLY RATE : $22.86

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.

For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions.

Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America.

And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.

With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our Think Global, Act Local business model.

What we offer Company funded Pension program 401k with Company match Full insurance benefits (health / dental / vision / life) Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy Share purchase / match plan Defined Contribution savings plan Top Talent Program Volunteer paid days off Employee Assistance Program Achievement fund

Last updated : 2024-05-16

Salary : $23

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