Meter Reader jobs in Jefferson, CO

Pay rate range is: $22-26 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:

Gas Meter Technicians works under the direction of Meter Foremen, Meter Supervisors and Meter Superintendents and performs physical activities in support of completing meter exchanges, meter support for construction crews, meter move outs and associated piping, meter testing and other related gas meter work.

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 gas meter work in accordance with our core values

Installs gas meters, regulators, piping and pipe fitting work with black iron pipe
Performs change-out of existing gas utility meters and installs upgraded gas utility meters
Performs gas leak repair including above ground meter sets
Keeps legible hand-written accurate records including daily work logs and installation records
Cleans and prepares meter worksites to eliminate possible hazards
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 drills
Travel is required up to 50% of time

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned

Success Factors:

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 80 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:

• Plumbing and pipe fitting experience is preferred
• Previous experience working with underground 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 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person