An employee must be qualified to work with the public. The employee will read meters, verifying accuracy of meter numbers, meter locations, meter instructions, including providing time of use survey. Must pass meter reading aptitude test and physical ability test. The meter reading physical test will include a 5 mile walk test with a two and half-hour’s time limit of an actual route that has been established. Upon satisfactory completion of training which includes safety training, dog bite prevention training, meter pro-online reading training, customer service training, and receiving on the job training, may be assigned to various duties of a reader. Employees that are required to read gas must do visual checks on meters for corrosion or damage and use their handheld for the audit. They must also participate in the gas demand study every three years. Must be qualified to speak professionally to customers, always being courteous and respectful, and work in various weather conditions. Must be able to deal with change and difficult situations. Once the employee has completed six (6) months in the position and required testing/training, they will be eligible to bid a Step 1 Technician, Service (8888) position.
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Any applicant/employee who will perform on a pipeline, an operating, maintenance, or emergency response function regulated by Part 192, 193, or 195, will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Company’s PHMSA drug and alcohol testing programs. Any employment, transfer, or promotion offer made for this position is contingent upon taking and passing a drug test prior to the commencement of the new role. If an applicant/employee fails the drug test, any offer of employment, transfer, or promotion will be revoked.
$18.74 to $25.72 per hour. Potential Safety Bonus 2%. The company reserves the right to determine the number of positions awarded for this requisition.
We offer the following benefits for non-represented employees. For represented employees, we offer many similar benefits plans and programs with specific terms negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement.
At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at our company, please contact Human Resources via email at HumanResources@nvenergy.com or call our HR Help Desk at (702) 402-5500 and select '0' or Fax your request at (702) 402-0031. TTY Sensory Impaired - 711
Depending on qualifications of applicants, this position may be filled at a lower level than that which is posted such as _______, _______, or _______(excludes Bargaining Unit positions).