Gas Meter Technician

Hire Virtue; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Virtue is seeking a Gas Meter Relight Technician in Chesapeake, VA to perform gas meter change-outs and module upgrades, and to shut down and relight gas appliances as required.

You will collect data using a handheld device, operate a company vehicle safely, and ensure work complies with installation standards. Training of apprentices may be part of the role.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Knowledge of gas installation techniques and standards; limited experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, a clean MVR, and be able to pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Perform change-outs of existing gas utility meters and install gas module upgrades as required.
• Check and identify gas leaks on a meter set.
• Collect data accurately and detail installations using a handheld device.
• Responsible for the safe operation of a company vehicle, equipment, and tools.
• Commit to completing work assignments with high meter reading accuracy.
• Execute job deliverables according to customer specifications and contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with installation standards and safety procedures.
• Train apprentices and new hires in construction labor work.

Skills

Gas installation techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As a Gas Meter Relight Technician, you'll perform change-outs of existing gas utility meters and install gas module upgrades, as required, as well as shut down and relighting of gas appliances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform change-outs of existing gas utility meters and install gas module upgrades, as required.
• Check and identify gas leaks on a meter set
• Collect data accurately and detail the installations from a company-provided handheld device.
• Responsible for the safe operation of a company vehicle, equipment, and tools.
• Commitment to completing work assignments and high meter reading accuracy.
• Execute job deliverables according to customer specifications and contract requirements.
• Manage cost control, margin expectations, productivity, change orders and equipment reporting.
• Ensure all project work is compliant with installation standards and is being performed safely and correctly.
• Promote and monitor the safety of team members.
• Prepare sites to ensure maximum optimization of construction work procedures.
• Clean debris, trash and hazardous materials from construction sites.
• Ensure that all work is being done in compliance with the company's protocols.
• Train apprentices and new hires in construction labor work.
• Use hand tools to cut and shape material as per instructions.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman.

Qualifications:

Education Preferred: High school diploma or GED.

Experience Preferred: Knowledge of gas installation techniques and standards, has limited experience.

Must have a valid driver's license, a clean MVR report; and able to pass pre-employment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.