JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Meter Technician
Department: Field Service
Location: Los Angeles
Reports To: Director of Field Services
Summary Reads, services, performs site inspections and installs electric, gas, or water meters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Install, repair, and inspect water meters, meter pits and meter reading equipment, valves, pressure regulators and flow testing meters.
- Respond to customer service requests, not limited to rereading meters, trouble shooting reading systems and checking for leaks.
- Complete site inspections and turn in accurate records of site inspections.
- Maintain records of work performed and materials used and turn in paperwork by end of day.
- Read and record water, gas and/or electric meters in a regular cycle schedule.
- Drive company vehicle to/from job sites.
- Ensure company vehicle(s) are cleaned and maintained.
- Perform vehicle inspections weekly.
- Deliver and pick up meters/meter parts.
- Ensure time and leave is reported accurately and time card approved, and other administrative paperwork is managed.
Location-Specific Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Maintain storage space, including cleanliness and organization.
- Keep inventory records accurate.
- Process delivery of parts into inventory, and record usage as needed.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Valid driver’s license•Clear DMV record (one moving violation or less in the last past three years)
- Within 30 days complete the Registered Service Agent (RSA) certification
- Able to identify and resolve operational, technical, and procedural problems
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Must be comfortable interacting with customers daily
- Familiar with common hand tools and power tools, and ability to work within safety guidelines
- Comfortable working as a team or alone for extended periods of time
- Travel may be required on a non-recurring basis
Education and Experience:
- Highschool diploma/G.E.D.
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to crouch for long periods of time
- Comfortable climbing ladders
- Handle all types of weather, in varying temperatures and conditions
- Able to sit for long periods of time while driving
- Able to walk several miles per day
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Have you reviewed the physical requirements for this position, and can meet the requirements?
- Do you live in Pasadena, or within 10 miles of Pasadena?
Verification will be requested if invited to an interview.
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person