Meter Services Representative I

Job Description

Reads daily meter reading assignments throughout the Washington Gas service territory as assigned, including but not limited to: scatter reads, state-and-on reads, special reads, gas light survey, etc. Uses hand-held computers (FC300 or similar) to read meters, install, maintain and/or inspect ERTs or similar remote reading devices. Verifies daily assignments for completeness and accuracy. Notifies supervisor of route improvements and efficiencies as needed to improve reading performance. Operates either company or personal vehicles.

You Will:

- Receive meter reading books for assigned route.

- Operate FC300, hand-held computer or similar device.

- Operate hand-held computer to read meters and/or ERT, program and reprogram ERT or similar remote meter reading devices.

- Install, maintain and repair automated meter reading devices (ERT or similar).

- Use small hand tools to perform ERT maintenance.

- Verify route efficiencies and route order, special instructions for access, etc., and report necessary changes to supervisors (includes coding meter locations and special conditions).

- Read active and inactive meters on assigned route.

- Verify identification number of meter as well as High-Low failures.

- Report unsafe or unusual conditions to appropriate personnel (gas leaks, theft, illegal connections, etc.).

- Leave customer read card when unable to gain access to read, remove and/or install remote meter reading devices.

- Operate as needed company assigned vehicles or personal vehicle.

- Perform other duties as assigned:

In addition to the activities described above:

- May be assigned to related business support and administrative activities (ex. backend meter processing, backend corrosion processing, backend leak/damager prevention processing, peer safety observations, vehicle clean-out, cross functional training activities, etc.)

- Shift Work: Required

- Use of Personal Vehicle: Required

- Job is progressive to Meter Service Representative II.

You Have:

- High School Diploma/GED

- Meter Service Representative I - must pass a Criteria assessment and meter reader training tests.

- Valid driver license

- *CDL HOLDERS ARE SUBJECT TO TESTING UNDER FEDERAL HIGHWAY REGULATIONS

- Ability to read and write legibly.

- Must know how to read a map to locate assignments in service territory.

- Knowledge of basic math.

- Must possess good verbal communication and customer service skills

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

In addition to our standard benefits package, the hourly rate will be $30.28/hour.

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvYAAg21IuU

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.