Job Description
Texas Meter & Device is hiring for a full-time
meter reader (gas) in the
North Texas area. The service area is north central and north east of the DFW metroplex and includes many of these areas: Flower Mound, The Colony, Frisco, Corinth, Allen and others.
Readers on this project are considered full time; however, currently, readers on the project are averaging 4-6 hours per day to complete their assigned routes. So it is full-time pay and benefits while working 25-30 hours/week - Don't let this opportunity pass you by!
Under the general direction of the Project/Field Supervisor, the Meter Reader will be reading residential and commercial gas meters.
Responsibilities include:
- Will read residential class and commercial class gas meters
- Use a hand held device provided by the company to record accurate read information
- Maintain accurate records of work completed
- Oversee any materials, uniforms, equipment, vehicle and tools required to complete the work
- Be punctual and dependable to a set work schedule
- Recording of subsequent information in the field as required
- Coordinate scheduling and meets quality / quantity requirements
- Provide for excellence in internal and external customer service by creating a positive experience for customers, end users and communities through professional and courteous behavior and producing high quality results
- Demonstrate, at all times, safety in all aspects of the work including driving, parking, accessing customer property, and adherence to all TMD safety standards and operating procedures
- Other duties and tasks as assigned or necessary
Requirements:
- Mechanical aptitude is necessary
- Ability to use hand held device and other equipment as required for the position
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to stand on feet, bend or stoop for a prolonged period of time. The work is performed outdoors and through inclement weather as necessary
- Ability to carry out duties in a safe and efficient manner
- Stable Multi-year Work History
- Clear criminal history
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Previous meter reading experience preferred but not required
- Good Communication Skills (speaking, reading and writing)
- Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and have a minimum of 3 years of personal or professional driving experience due to insurance requirements
- Must have own personal Smart phone
- Ability to safely operate a company vehicle
- Additional Requirements: Background check clearance including drug screening and I-9 documentation as required by law
Shift and Pay Info:
After training, pay is piece rate and technicians on a similar project are currently averaging between $27/hr or more.
Training wage is $18/hr and training generally lasts 2-5 days at most. As we stand up the project, the length of training may vary.
Monday - Friday, with Saturday work REQUIRED at times
Work hours are generally between the hours of 6:30am - 4pm (no more than an 8 hour shift during this time frame).
Currently, readers on the project are averaging 4-6 hours per day to complete their assigned routes.
Job Tags
Full time, Monday to Friday, Shift work