Part Time Temporary Utility Meter Reader

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Trail; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety gear provided

Paid training

Piece-work pay after training

Job summary

Olameter is hiring a Part Time Temporary Utility Meter Reader in Trail, BC. No experience required; paid training provided. The role involves reading gas meters for residential and commercial customers, outdoors, with independent work and travel between locations.

You will walk long distances, drive a personal vehicle, and use handheld technology to collect data. The position runs through winter with potential to become permanent.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to your own reliable vehicle
• Must pass a background check and driving record

Responsibilities

• Read gas meters and record volume for residential and commercial customers
• Perform visual meter inspections as needed
• Walk and drive to meters, collect data with handheld devices and report results

Skills

Self-motivated

Outdoor work

Data collection

Walking long distances

Valid driver’s license

Background check clearance

Own vehicle

Handheld technology

Job description

Part Time Temporary Utility Meter Reader

Trail, BC, CAN, Trail, British Columbia, CA

We're currently hiring for a Part Time TemporaryMeter Reader in the Trail, BC area! NO EXPERIENCE is required with paid training! If you consider yourself an independent worker and enjoy being outside, this job is for you! Applicants need to be at least 18 years of age, hold a valid driver’s license, have a reliable vehicle and have a clean criminal and driving record. Position is expected to work through the winter. Potential for position to become permanent.

All of our field staff are provided with:

• Safety gear including company boot (allowance), vests, glasses, etc.
• Paid Training, and after the initial classroom training and field training employees will be transitioned to being paid on a piece work basis which allows most of our employees to earn in excess of $30+ / hour!

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for reading gas meters and recording volume used by residential and commercial consumers to ensure accurate consumption and billing. May perform visual meter inspection to assess the condition and overall operation of the meter and note any visible defects or issues.

Requirements:

• Self-motivated
• Comfortable working independently outdoors in various weather conditions
• The role involves extensive walking and driving, data collection, customer interaction, and the use of handheld technology
• Valid driver’s license
• Must successfully pass background check and driving record
• Must have access to your own reliable vehicle
• Must be able to walk up to 10-15 miles per day while reading meters accurately

Working Conditions and Hours:

• Day shift hours, betweenMonday-Friday
• Outdoor work environment
• Little supervision to give you freedom to work independently and manage your own day

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Successfully complete the company’s training program and pass applicable written and field tests
• Learn and apply safety measure relating to motor vehicle operation and other field related matters

Olameter is one of the largest meter servicing companies in North America providing services to over 300 different utility companies .

Olameter is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state/provincial, or local laws.

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