Meter Reader

Location: DeBary, FL

What makes us great:

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

Benefits/what’s in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

What you’ll be working on…

• Recording accurate meter reads on assigned routes while being friendly and courteous to customers in the field.
• Identifying and reporting illegal gas usage, damaged or broken equipment, public safety hazards and gas leaks as encountered in the field.
• Staying abreast of changes and updates to Itron software and AMR devices.
• Ensuring assigned Company vehicle is maintained according to Company policies. Also responsible for assigned handheld AMR device.
• Assisting Field Collections personnel with disconnects, collections and personal contacts as directed.
• Establishing a good working relationship with other Company departments.
• Assisting other Meter Readers and District personnel as needed.
• Maintaining knowledge of, promoting, supporting and participating in the Company’s employee recognition program.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Who you are...

• You have the ability to accurately read a natural gas meter and/or other measurement devices.
• You can demonstrate good math skills and good customer contact skills.
• You are in good physical condition for substantial standing and walking in all types of weather conditions.
• You have a normal level of visual and hearing ability.
• You possess a Valid driver’s license.
• You have a high school diploma.
• You have good computer skills.
• You are able to follow Company safety rules, regulations, procedures, policies and manuals.
• You can perform work tasks and activities in a safe and conscientious manner.
• You can recognize potentially dangerous situations with regard to flammable substance and possible gas leaks, illegal usage, theft, illegal piping, damaged equipment and tampering.
• You are able to response to emergency situations during regular work hours as well as afterhours.

Where you'll be working:

• Working in close proximity to traffic while reading meters.
• Working around potentially hazardous/flammable substances and dogs.
• Working outside, customer premises and in the office.
• Response to emergency situations during regular work hours as well as afterhours.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email human_resources@chpk.com or Ruth Warner, Director, Human Resources Operations at rwarner@chpk.com.

Experience

• Prior meter reading experience helpful but not required.
• No experience required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)