Water Meter Maintenance:

• Perform visual inspections of water service for leaks

• Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly

• Properly change out water meters of varying sizes and brands

• Properly change out water meter registers for AMI/AMR upgrade

Water Meter Reading:

• Read water meters

• Enter data collected in the field into a handheld computer

• Assist on additional projects, as necessary

Customer Communication:

• Refer all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities

• Provide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicable

• Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate

Other duties as assigned.

***The base pay for this position is $16 per hour. Employees in this position are eligible for a production incentive in addition to their base pay that provides employees with a payment for each meter installed over a threshold. ***

About You

Must haves:

• Education: Some high school education, must be 18 years of age or older

• Experience: No experience necessary, employees will be trained. Valid driver's license is required

Nice to haves:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Experience: 1 or more years of experience in the direct exchange of water meters and registers of varying sizes

Your Skills:

• Ability to multi-task, and work independently and as a team

• Exceptional flexibility in daily routines and route scheduling. Must be flexible in times of need, including extended nights and weekends.

• Adequate time management skills to finish daily meter reads in a timely manner, figuring out an efficient way to read meters for that day

• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers

• Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner

• Excellent attention to detail for problem solving and finding

• Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions, accordingly

• Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

• Place a high value on safety, quality of work, and operational procedures

• Basic knowledge of GIS systems and principles is required

This role would not be a good fit if you:

• Do not enjoy working independently

• Do not enjoy working in outdoor conditions

• Do not enjoy walking long distances

• Are not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routine

• Do not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a day's work in a timely manner

Drug/Alcohol Testing:

• Drug/alcohol testing is required

• Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters

• Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters

Benefits

Health and Safety:

• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options

• Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match

• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members

Retirement:

• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost

• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match

PTO Plans (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees):

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Wedding Day

• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans

• Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY)

Perks/Allowances

• Company vehicle (for all 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

***The base pay for this position is $16 per hour. Employees in this position are eligible for a production incentive in addition to their base pay that provides employees with a payment for each meter installed over a threshold. ***

Where We Work

Employees will begin their day at the local office where they will pick up their company vehicle, equipment, and assignments for the day.