Gas Meter Reader Sr

Position Summary

The Gas Meter Reader, Sr. is responsible for reading meters and recording data at scheduled stops in a route. Recognizes irregularities such as meter tampering, power diversions and hazardous conditions and reports to appropriate staff. May perform duties to assist Gas Service Technicians and in the process obtain on-the-job training for other jobs in the Gas system.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Drives to customer premises, gains physical access to meter locations which may involve traversing all types of terrain and maneuvering around obstacles such as fences, gates, dogs, and shrubs. 
• Follows scheduled route for meter reading, progressing from one location to the next.
• Checks that number on meter matches number in handheld before entering meter data.
• Looks for indications of problems such as broken or stuck meter indexes.
• Calls certain customers before reading the meter.
• Communicates respectfully with customers when present while reading meter.
• Communicates with other meter readers and helps in other routes as needed.
• Maintains a high level of meter reading accuracy.
• Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.
• Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.

Secondary Position Responsibilities

• Receives training as directed by management.
• Attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Attends CPR/First Aid Training and other training as required.
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots automated Encoder Receiver Transmitter (ERT) modules.
• Attends CoServ University required training.
• Performs other duties and activities as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Position Requirements

Education, Experience, and Certifications Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency.
• Must have four (4) years of meter reading experience.

Education, Experience, and Certifications Preferred

• None.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to understand and follow maps.
• Ability to identify and read different types of meters.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and answer questions.
• Ability to learn Companies policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to learn service area and distribution system.

Skills and Abilities Preferred

• None.

Physical Requirements

• Works outdoors 90% of the time in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Drives company vehicle.
• Works extended hours as needed or directed.
• Walks 3 to 5 miles per day.
• Works in potentially hazardous conditions caused by pets and wildlife in or near the work site.
• Works in areas with possible exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, and insect stings.
• Operates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.

Other Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.

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