Meter Reader

Liberty Utilities; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K plan

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Employee Stock Purchase Program

EAP & Headspace

Job summary

LU Service Corp. is seeking a dedicated Meter Reader responsible for accurately reading water meters, both manually and electronically, and recording volumes for customer accounts.

You will verify meter data, manage on/off services, and support meter maintenance and related tasks in a safety-focused environment. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate work-related information in English.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Office and SAP.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read water meters (manual and electronic) and record volumes.
• Verify data on meters and addresses and turn water service on/off as needed.
• Perform meter sets, changes, and related maintenance.
• Maintain meter shop and assist with inventory and safety procedures.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as required.
• Ensure accurate daily time and materials records.

Skills

Drive to site

Read maps

English communication

MS Office

SAP / related software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

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Meter Reader

LU Service Corp.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

Primary duties include accurately reading water meters (manually and electronically), interpreting, and recording volumes used and reporting such volumes. Verifying data on meters, ERTS and addresses. Turning water service on/off (delinquent accounts). Performs meter sets, meter change outs and maintain meter shop and other meter related work that maybe assigned.

Accountabilities

• Know and abide by company’s safety policy and procedures.
• Performs meter testing and recording duties as required including record keeping and meter scrapping.
• Perform meter reading duties as assigned.
• Preforms routine meter box and meter setting maintenance.
• Preforms meter reading information transfer using company automated systems.
• Keep daily records of time worked and materials used.
• Accurately track meter stock and performs monthly meter inventory count.
• Perform leak detection.
• Perform meter change outs as assigned
• Performs office and office grounds maintenance.
• Available to respond to after-hours company emergencies and perform After Hours On Call duties
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Ability to secure an Arkansas Department of Health Grade D1 water operator license within 18 months of employment.

Education and Experience

• General educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Job Specific Competencies:

• Ability to drive to job site, walk for extended periods on flat and uneven terrain, climb stairs, bend and stoop. Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate work-related information in English.
• Ability to understand policies and procedures relating to meter reading duties.

Other Competencies:

• Ability to maintain scheduled meter reading productivity with an error rate not exceeding 1% within 9 days of hire.
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time over uneven terrain in inclement weather.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Basic computer skills and understanding of MS office package, ability to lean SAP / related company software.

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan, effective day one
• Annual bonus
• Life insurance and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

Nearest Major Market: Little Rock
Nearest Secondary Market: Pine Bluff