Meter Reader - (Amicalola EMC)

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Jasper (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GI Bill Benefits

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Meter Reader for Amicalola EMC. This entry‑level position reads residential and commercial meters, interfaces with the public, and supports billing through accurate readings.

You will work outdoors in all weather, maintain safety, and participate in routine training. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required; willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to read meters and basic paperwork.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Read residential and commercial meters for billing.
• Interface with customers and provide courteous service.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in safe, clean condition.
• Attend routine training classes and seminars.
• Follow safety rules and company policies.
• Be flexible for overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Coordinate with supervisor and other departments as needed.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Team-Oriented

Customer Oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meter Reader - (Amicalola EMC) (Creative Design)

Position Summary:The Meter Reader is an entry level position under the direction of a designated supervisor, performs the reading of residential and commercial electric, gas, and water meters and interfaces with the general public on a daily basis.

Essential Functions:

• Work meter service orders, inspection electrical installations for hazardous conditions that may exist and report any problems to the proper department.
• Work termination orders for nonpayment.
• Procure re-read and unread meter readings for the billing of meter routes.
• Be courteous, presenting an image of professionalism to the customer.
• Serve as a communication link between the customer and CDE.
• Respect the customer's property.
• Comply with all applicable safety rules and requirements.
• Function effectively during adverse or inclement weather conditions.
• Any other work assigned by a designated supervisor required for the successful performance of work.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in clean, safe working order by daily inspection and routine care.
• Do required paperwork in legible fashion.
• Attend routine training classes and seminars.
• Willing to learn geography for CDE service area as the area develops and expands.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate accurately and courteously with CDE customers and personnel.
• Ability to understand and promptly and safely carry out oral, visual and written instructions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Willing to assist fellow workers when needed.
• Possess eyesight correctable to a level needed to read electric meters and perform detailed paperwork.
• Capable of frequently entering and exiting a vehicle.
• Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions, including periods of temperature extremes and poor air quality due to pollen or dust occurring in the CDE service area.
• Must possess a valid driver's license at time of employment and maintain it active during employment.
• Must be insurable for vehicle insurance at the time of employment and during employment.
• Must possess at time of employment or be able to obtain at a time designated by DCE, a valid Red Cross, or equivalent certification of proficiency, in adult, children and infant CPR and First Aid.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to dirt, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical equipment and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system from fumes, odors, dust, mists, or gases. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans
Pike is a Non-union Company

NOTE:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.