Meter Service Representative

Overview

Union: Yes

Bargaining Unit/Local: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96

Rate Classification: Grade 4- $30.28 per hour, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Number of Positions Available: 1

Position Summary: As our Springfield, VA location grows, we're looking to bring on a new Meter Service Representative I. In this role, you’ll be out in the field each day reading gas meters across our service territory. You’ll handle a variety of assignments—like scatter reads, special reads, and gas light surveys—using a handheld device to collect accurate data. You’ll also install and inspect remote reading devices (ERTs), making sure everything is working properly.

You’ll be responsible for making sure your daily routes are completed accurately and efficiently, and you’ll have the chance to suggest improvements to help streamline the process. This role involves driving (either a company or personal vehicle), working independently, and most importantly, helping ensure our customers and community stay safe and well-served.

What You ll Do:

• 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 vehicles.
• 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.

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Meter Service Representative I - must pass a Criteria assessment and meter reader training tests.
• Valid driver s 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

Please note that current union members will receive priority on these vacancies, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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

Alta Gas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. Alta Gas 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.

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