Class 2 Meter Reader Technician (entry level)Ogdensburg, NY, US, 13669Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.PurposeThis position is responsible for traveling to different sites and conducting gas consumption meter reads using meter reading equipment and responding to customer service requests, not limited to: connections, disconnects, rereading meters, checking for leaks, etc. Communicating with property owners or representatives and maintaining gas meters that measure the gas consumption of homes and businesses. Part of their job is to handle and investigate issues, respond to high bill complaints, inspect systems to identify any damages, troubleshoot problems, and perform repairs or replacements as necessary. Other duties as assigned.AccountabilitiesField Service
Travel in the service territory to visit each home or business on the meter reader list
each day.
Collect data from meters located inside or outside of homes and other buildings using
meter reading equipment.
Recheck and verify readings when there have been complaints of readings that appear
to be inaccurate.
Included in the call-out rotation schedule.
Service & Repair
Provide new gas activation services to customers by connecting the meter and
disconnecting service when required.
Locate and check meters for proper operation. Makes minor repairs in the field such as
tightening connections.
Report inoperable and malfunctioning devices or unauthorized changes to the meter to
supervisor.
Training
Completion of Operator Qualification (OQ) Training.
Skills Required
Ability to read, record and report data accurately.
Must have basic computer skills.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in various weather conditions.
Valid Driver's License
HOURLY RATE: $22.86Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED equivalentAlgonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.What we offerCompany funded Pension program401k with Company matchFull insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policyShare purchase/match planDefined Contribution savings planTop Talent ProgramVolunteer paid days offEmployee Assistance ProgramAchievement fundWe are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.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 of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.