Gas Meter Reader (Will Train)

Precision Pipeline Solutions LLC; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Cell Phone

Company Car

Gas card

Paid Training

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

9 Paid Holidays

Accrued Vacation Time

Sick Time

$750 Referral Bonus Program

$150 Annual Boot Voucher

$150 Annual Rx Safety Eyewear Voucher

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Precision Pipeline Solutions LLC in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a Meter Reader for a full-time position. The role involves conducting meter readings for gas and electric meters across the region. Ideal candidates will enjoy outdoor work and possess a valid driver's license. The position offers a pay rate of $19-$20 per hour along with benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k with company match. Various perks include a company cell phone, vehicle, and training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working outside.
• Ability to walk between 1 to 5 miles each day.
• Enjoy working outdoors in various types of weather.

Responsibilities

• Read electric and gas consumption meters.
• Inspect meters for defects and damage.
• Interact professionally with the public.

Skills

Outdoor working experience

Ability to operate a vehicle

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Meter Reader

• $19-$20/hr
• Monday - Friday, 7:00 to 4:00 pm potential for OT
• Company Cell Phone Provided
• Company Car
• Gas card
• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Accrued Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• $750 Referral Bonus Program
• $150 Annual Boot Voucher
• $150 Annual Rx Safety Eyewear Voucher
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Position Summary

This is a full‑time, entry level position conducting meter readings of gas and electric meters throughout the Central Hudson NYS territory. Candidates with outdoor, retail or driving experience preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Safely and accurately read electric and gas consumption meters
• Inspect meters and connections for defects, damage, and unauthorized connections
• Polite and professional interactions with the public and clients
• Must have the ability to safely operate a motorized vehicle.

Position Qualifications

• Previous experience working outside
• Ability to walk between 1 to 5 miles each day
• Enjoy working outdoors in various types of weather and terrain such as wooded, urban and rural areas.
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
• Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Sitting or standing for prolonged period of time required. Complies with all safety rules and regulations set forth by PPS
• Must have high school diploma or GED

About Us

With Precision Pipeline Solutions in New Windsor, New York, you’ll be working for one of the nation’s fastest‑growing private companies in the natural gas and electric utility contracting industry. Our mission at PPS is to be the premier provider of the development and implementation of single source, multi‑dimensional, problem‑solving techniques, driving the most effective SOLUTIONS to our utility clients. Our customers will choose us because of our diverse expertise, quality workmanship and reputation to provide the utmost degree of value.