Meter Reader Technician

At GTel, seeing is believing. We don’t just mitigate, we eliminate risk for telecommunication firms, gas companies, municipalities and electricity distributors, through first class utility damage prevention services. With our expertise in utility locates, pole testing, ground penetrating radar, leak and corrosion detection, meter reading we help reduce risk and improve safety in the communities we serve.

We offer clients a broad range of services to help utility projects thrive from concept to completion. GTel’s people are at the centre of its brand. Every day we deliver on our brand promise to Cherish Customers, Deliver Flawlessly, and stay a Step Ahead. Our employees look beyond the conventional and reach for the extraordinary to win outside the box.

- Accept and complete all daily meter reading assignments/tasks, as deemed reasonable.

- Upload/download daily route/work assignments as required to accommodate the Utility’s schedule.

- Necessity to meet meter reading Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Adhere to all safety related programs/procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

- Act in a professional, courteous manner at all times, while exercising common sense.

- Maintain and adhere to all required GTel’s written procedures and/or check lists to ensure efficient, accurate and timely service maintenance.

- Report field hazards/problems and add efficiencies to enhance the quality of services.

- Update and maintain all available handheld fields as required to enhance and ensure GTel’s quality and quantity of associated services.

- Comply with company procedures and policies pertaining to the use and care of all GTel’s and the Utility issued equipment and/or property.

- Communicate on a weekly basis, all data as required for timely/accurate payroll/customer invoicing.

Skills Required

- Physically fit with the ability to walk long distances (15-20 km) in order to fulfill the daily duties of the job.

- Reliable vehicle, a valid G driver’s licence with current vehicle insurance.

- A clean Driver’s Abstract and Criminal Background Check (CBC).

- General computer knowledge.

- Good hand-eye coordination.

- Proven customer relation skills

Successful GTel Employees

- Lead – you lead by example through your actions and attitudes

- Innovate – you look for opportunities to improve, do things differently, and add value for our customers and business

- Commit to Excellence – in all that you do

- Customer-centric – you understand and embrace the role of delivering exemplary customer service

Regionally Based Compensation And Benefits

- Productivity Incentive, with an opportunity for greater earnings

- Overtime opportunities available

- Employer provided health care and dental benefits

- Profit sharing

- Pension plan with employer matching

- Life insurance

- T2200 Issued

We promote a culture that is inclusive, diverse, innovative, and performance driven in an environment that is fun and exciting. If interested in this position, please apply to this posting.

GTel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, GTel will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.