Tampa Electric Company

Meter Technician (Gas) (St Pete)

LocationSaint Petersburg, FL

About This Job

At Peoples Gas, we work to make lives better throughout Florida with safe, resilient, clean and affordable natural gas solutions. Our diverse and inclusive team serve more than 500,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across 14 service areas.

We’re an innovative and collaborative company focused on building engaged and empowered team members who are valued and celebrated to drive our success.

You’ll find competitive pay, inclusive health and wellness programs, and wide-ranging training and professional development.

Whether it’s your first job or your next big move, Peoples Gas is a growing company with career opportunities that fit your future.


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Title: Meter Technician (Gas) (St Pete) Company: Peoples Gas System

State and City: Florida - St. Petersburg

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Meter Technician is responsible for reading meters in a timely manner and meeting all required deadlines and levels of accuracy.



Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Performs meter reads and rereads in accurately and as scheduled using electronic hand held or mobile device.

Reports damaged meters, broken meter locks, suspected gas leaks, and possible gas theft. Reports atmospheric corrosion.
Ensures that all meters and risers are marked with company decals and apartment numbers.
Installs, replaces and programs automated meter reading devices.
Performs atmospheric corrosion survey for above ground piping.
Performs atmospheric corrosion remedial action (i.e. wire brushing/repainting).
Performs other metering activity, such as turn-offs, meter removals, etc., as required.



What We’re Looking For


Must Haves:

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school/institution.
Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
Must understand basic map reading and be able to operate a computer, communication devices, power tools and equipment appropriate to the position/assignment.
Must be able to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, fractions, basic algebra and geometry).
Must possess sound judgment, have the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions and clearly express ideas verbally and in writing.



Nice-to-Haves:

Minimum of 2 years of work experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Knowledge of the geographic area.



WORKING CONDITIONS

Must operate a company vehicle to reach designated job assignments.
Must be willing to work in all types of weather and walk for long periods of time throughout the day.
Must be able to handle being confronted by dogs and act appropriately.
Must be able to work required overtime hours as needed.
Must be able to respond to gas emergencies and/or business need within divisional guidelines.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to independently operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
Must be able to independently enter/exit a motor vehicle as required during an eight hour shift.
Must be able to bend and/or stoop requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Must be able to kneel and or crouch by bending legs at knees to come to rest at knees and bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
Must be able to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time.
Must be able to grasp/handle small hand tools and other objects by applying pressure with fingers and palms.
Must be able to pull, push, lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
Must have vision correctable to 20/40.
Must not have an average hearing loss greater than 40 decibels in the better ear at frequencies of 500, 1000 and 2000 with or without a hearing aid.
Must be able to smell gas odorant in normal concentrations.
Must be able to perform repetitive motions by extending arms and hands in any direction with substantial movement of wrists, hands and fingers.
Must be able to rotate and revolve body (twist) as to face in another direction.


The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening once an offer has been accepted. A pre-employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including education, employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening. A physical may be conducted if required for the role.

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