Meter Reader

National Fuel Gas Company; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Paid Sick Time

Dental Coverage

Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Company Funded Retirement Savings

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Charitable Giving Programs

Paid Company Holidays

Job summary

National Fuel is seeking a Meter Reader in the Operations department, at the Erie Service Center located at 225 Wayne St. Erie, PA 16507.

You will read residential and commercial gas meters, input readings on a handheld device, and assist customers while working outdoors in all weather. The role requires a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma, and a flexible schedule Monday–Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, accurately interpret and analyze written information, and legibly prepare written documentation.
• Available to work a flexible schedule Monday – Saturday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently read residential and commercial gas meters.
• Manually input meter readings in a handheld computer device.
• Work outdoors extensively in all types of weather and walk for long distances.
• Handle customer inquiries and perform collection work.
• Identify and report meter irregularities and report safety hazards.
• Work in potentially hazardous environments such as dark basements, rooftops or industrial facilities.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Reading & interpreting information

Customer service

Driving company vehicle

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Fuel is currently seeking a Meter Reader for an outstanding career opportunity in the Operations department of our Erie Service Center located at 225 Wayne St. Erie, PA 16507. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately and efficiently read residential and commercial gas meters
• Manually input meter readings in a handheld computer device
• Work outdoors extensively in all types of weather and walk for long distances
• Handle customer inquiries and perform collection work
• Identify and report meter irregularities and report safety hazards
• Work in potentially hazardous environments such as dark basements, roof tops or industrial facilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• The ability to drive a small company truck or van
• Basic literacy is required. Ability to read, accurately interpret and analyze written information, and legibly prepare written documentation
• Available to work a flexible schedule Monday – Saturday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self-motivated, proven track record of good attendance and committed to workplace safety
• Good communication, customer service and computer/data entry skills
• Mechanical ability
• Prior experience operating a mini excavator
• Prior plumbing and heating experience

ABOUT NATIONAL FUEL:

National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo, NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live and work and have over 2,000 employees in Western NY, Northwest PA and Miami Valley, Ohio.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a position within the Company’s collective bargaining unit with an hourly rate of pay of$21.23 plus daily incentive paybased on the number of meters read.

National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Sick Time

• Dental Coverage
• Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance

• Company Funded Retirement Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account

• Paid Vacation
• Charitable Giving Programs

• Paid Company Holidays

National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer.

We believe our differences makes us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences.

That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment.