Utility Meter Technician Assistant

Overview

Westfield Gas + Electric is seeking an energetic, active and self-motivated individual who wants to join a high performing team and enjoy being part of a tight-knit community. If you take pride in helping others and want to contribute to WG+E as a Utility Meter Technician Assistant
, this may be the role for you.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Meter Reading:
  Accurately reading residential and commercial gas and electric meters.
• AMR Issue Investigation:
  Investigating basic issues related to Automated Meter Reading (AMR) systems.
• Field Audits:
  Conducting field audits for the billing department to verify meter data and resolve discrepancies.
• Meter Maintenance:
  Performing routine maintenance on meters, including, but not limited to, cleaning and painting gas meters.
• Recordkeeping and administrative duties include:
  • Assisting in developing and maintaining records of work performed.
  • Following written inspection and maintenance programs.
  • Assisting in maintaining associated procedures and manuals.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Assists Utility Meter Technicians with the following:

• Regulator Sets and Adjustments.
• Installation, removal, testing, inspection, and maintenance of:
• Gas Meters – positive displacement, rotary, ultrasonic, and turbine
• Electric AMR capable meters
• Electric Non AMR capable meters

• Gas inspections including:
  Valve inspections, Abnormal Inspections, and Annual Gas Meter Inspection.
• Electric inspections including: CT/PT Inspections and Annual Electric Meter Inspection.
• This position is a safety sensitive position, therefor it is subject to random drug testing per DOT guidelines.
• All duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Entrance Requirements include, but not limited to:

• Ability to be certified under WG+E (NGA) Abnormal Operator Qualification related to meter reading within six (6) months of appointment.
• Superior customer service skills and team participation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Basic mechanical or electrical aptitude preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Qualified candidates are requested to submit an application found online and attach any other relevant documents by Friday, January 23, 2026
. Please, no phone calls.