Meter Reader

National Fuel Gas Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

National Fuel Gas Company is seeking a Meter Reader for the Elk Service Center in St. Mary’s, PA. The role requires outdoor meter readings, data entry on handheld devices, and customer interaction in all weather conditions.

The position is within the Operations department, with a schedule of Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm and eligibility for the company benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze written information and prepare written documentation.
• Flexible schedule Monday–Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Read residential and commercial gas meters.
• Input meter readings into a handheld device.
• Work outdoors in all weather and walk long distances.
• Handle customer inquiries and report meter irregularities and safety hazards.
• Work in potentially hazardous environments such as basements, rooftops, or industrial facilities.

Skills

Meter reading

Customer service

Data entry

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld data entry device

Job description

Please reference position Meter Reader in the subject line of email.

National Fuel is currently seeking a Meter Reader for an outstanding career opportunity in the Operations department of our Elk Service Center located at 2093 State Street, St. Mary’s PA 15857. 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 workIdentify 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 – Friday 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 nearly 2,000 employees in Western NY and Northwest PA.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This is a position within the Company’s collective bargaining unit with an hourly rate of pay of$20.79 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. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.