Meter ReaderField Service Technician
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Job Location:
Jersey, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Position Purpose:
Perform all field functions relating to direct customer interface at their premises (residential commercial and industrial) starting at the curb stop/curb box through the service line and the meter including all reading devices pits boxes etc. including: meter readings (all types and purposes) meter investigations incidental or emergency settings changing field testing for flow and/or pressure service shut offs inside leak investigations (customer owned service line) frozen meter repairs.
Performs all functions relating to meters including setting changing disconnecting repairing field testing for large meters and reading (final reads special reads and high bill investigations).
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Removes changes installs and/or repairs MIUs (Meter Interface Units)/radio.
- Make necessary field repairs such as repairing pipes damaged while changing the meter or installing meter couplings.
- Locates and operates curb stops and valves water services meters and recording equipment.
- Conducts examinations at the customers premises to ascertain unusual or unknown water usage. Locates leaks on customer premises.
- Reports unusual conditions observed on the customers premises which could have an effect on company-customer relations including potential cross connections illegal connections/uses etc.
- Reports unresolved customer inquiries and/or complaints to the supervisor.
- Prepares and submits the necessary paperwork for work performed on a daily basis.
- Completes calls and relays information as necessary and calls customers to arrange appointments for field visits.
- Operates usual office machines.
- Works closely with customer/contractor and government officials to coordinate company policies and operations.
- Make meter investigations on customers premises in connection with pressure complaints poor supply complaints water quality leaks etc.
- Adhere to all company health and safety requirements.
- Performs similar or less skilled work as assigned.
- Assists employees of a higher classification as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Rep must possess oral and written communication skills and basic math ability.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Must have valid State drivers license.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must have the ability to climb bend crawl and walk extensively
Additional Information :
Pay Rate: $26.46 per hour.
Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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