Meter Reader jobs in Asheville, NC

Meter Reader/Entry-Level

If you enjoy working independently outdoors and are looking for a predominantly Monday – Friday Daytime schedule with a weekly pay schedule and benefits this may be the job for you!  This position gathers information from commercial utility meters to determine the gas or electricity usage amount and is responsible for entering this information into the company's database for an accurate cost of consumption.

If you are interested in starting a career in the Electric, Gas, and Water Utility industry, Grid One Solutions is the right place for you!

With headquarters in Media, Pennsylvania, Grid One has deployment facilities across the United States and parts of Canada. Grid One is part of Asplundh Infrastructure Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asplundh, a major supplier of outsourced field services to utilities and municipalities. Asplundh is a privately held company, founded in 1928, which currently employs over 33,000 people in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Job Type: Full-Time , Non-Exempt

Pay: Starting pay is $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company-Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
• Vacation Time 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Complete daily meter reading assignments in a timely and accurate manner
• Demonstrates safe, high-quality work practices.
• Commitment to customer service - responding to the needs of internal and external customers.
• Troubleshoot and employ critical thinking daily.
• Completes all work assigned promptly according to schedule. Ability to work outside in all weather conditions. This is an outdoor position
• Completes all tracking documents (electronic and paper)
• Sets appropriate priorities and works under scheduled time requirements and high meter reading accuracy.
• Identifies and reports all conditions that prohibit the reading of meters &/or hazardous conditions to management.
• Know the written safety rules and procedures and adhere to them.
• Day Shift hours Monday through Friday. Some Overtime and Saturdays are required.
• We are a Drug-Free Workplace; Employees at all levels are subject to pre-employment as well as random drug screens throughout the project. Must be able to pass a post-offer drug screen.
• We are committed to attaining only the highest quality employees: Stringent Driving History and Driving Experience Requirements. All staff is subject to pre-employment and periodic background checks to verify clean driving records.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Meter Reading experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to enter/exit the truck daily 40-50 times.
• Must have a good attendance and timeliness history at the current position.
• Ability to comprehend new hand-held/tablet technology.
• Strong Directional Skills: Ability to read and understand maps via GPS instruments and websites.
• Competent in the use of PC systems including handheld devices.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with little supervision.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Driver License Required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• RARE (less than 10%): crawling, climbing poles, lifting 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., color vision, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, body-twisting, gripping, reading, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, stooping, squatting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, reaching, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): sense of touch, seeing

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous time a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate & handle confrontations professionally.

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About Us:

Grid One Solutions specializes in AMI deployments for electric, gas, and water utilities. In addition to smart grid implementation services for in-home displays and load control devices, Grid One performs meter reading, customer call center operations, field service work, joint use attachment surveys, storm support services, NESC clearance audits and utility asset inspections, construction and contractor management services, pole maintenance, pole restoration/reinforcement, infrared inspection, utility pole asset management solution, field system integrity surveys, gas meter corrosion mitigation and lead testing, and back-office services including secure data transfer and storage. In February 2012, Utility Meter Services, Inc. merged with Grid One, almost doubling the size of its operations in North America.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.  Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.