Meter Reader jobs in Omaha, NE

Meter Reader is responsible for reading electric, gas, or water meters. Keeps track of their use by recording appropriate information. Being a Meter Reader inspects meters for damages or defects. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Meter Reader typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Meter Reader may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Meter Technician I
  • Border States
  • Avoca, IA FULL_TIME
  • Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

    This position will be located in: Maple Grove , MN


    Candidate must be located in SD, ND, IA, WI, or MN.

    Must be willing to travel.

    Job Summary

    Works as a team member with the goal of becoming proficient in the field of metering. Troubleshoots issues on electric meters. Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved. Removes and replaces existing electric meters. Takes and records voltages. Attends daily “Tailgate Meetings” with all involved personnel to maintain safety and guidance through the various conditions. All projects are field oriented and very little time is spent indoors.

    Responsibilities

    Essential Functions

    • Observes all conditions at the time of the service; often there can be hazards present that render conducting our efforts un-safe. Hazardous conditions require immediate contact with utility personnel and the lead technician on the project.
    • Deploys AMR/AMI equipment.
    • Typically works with single phase and low voltage systems.
    • Removes and replaces existing electric meters
    • Takes and records voltages
    • Takes required photos of various conditions at the location.
    • Notes all non-hazardous anomalies to assist utility personnel in determining their next step.
    • Inspects and verifies meter wiring and conditions of all equipment involved.
    • Verifies accuracy of electric meters and all connected equipment
    • Determines the correct billing multiplier is in use. i.e. Voltage and Current Transformers
    • Verifies ratio accuracy of current transformers under customer loads.
    • Conducts full ANSII C-12-meter accuracy tests and calibration on residential installations. i.e. Substations and Utility Generation sites.
    • Troubleshoots metering installations to determine losses when equipment failure or installation errors are discovered.
    • Follows and complies to all required safety standards and supports a safe work environment.
    • Completes all reports as needed and verify they are getting to the lead technician.

    Non-essential Functions

    • Attends daily “Tailgate Meetings” with all involved personnel to maintain safety and guidance through the various conditions.
    • Performs other duties as assigned by manager or other designate.

    Qualifications

    • Must be 21 years of age
    • High School degree or GED
    • A background in electricity is a plus but not required
    • Requires a valid driver's license
    • Experience with basic hand tools
    • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

    Skills and Abilities

    • Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged
    • Ability to travel
    • Ability to learn to work with electricity
    • Ability to work in a team environment and independently
    • Ability to work in an extremely efficient manner with a very minimal error rate.

    Physical Requirements

    Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
    Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

    • Lift from Waist:
      • < than 10 lbs. - Continuously
      • 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously
      • 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
      • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
      • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
      • 100 lbs. - Not at all
    • Lift from Floor:
      • < than 10 lbs. - Continuously
      • 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously
      • 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
      • 51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
      • 75 to 100 lbs. - Occasionally
      • 100 lbs. - Occasionally
    • Carried for Distance:
      • < than 10 lbs. - Continuously
      • 10 to 25 lbs. - Continuously
      • 26 to 50 lbs. - Frequently
      • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
      • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
      • 100 lbs. - Not at all

    Physical Activity

    Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

    • Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Frequently
    • Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
    • Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
    • Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Frequently
    • Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Occasionally
    • Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
    • Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
    • Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Frequently
    • Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
    • Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Frequently
    • Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Occasionally
    • Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
    • Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Frequently
    • Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Frequently
    • Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Frequently
    • Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
    • Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Continuously
    • Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Occasionally
    • Use of a computer - Occasionally
    • Use of a telephone - Frequently
    • Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Frequently
    • Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Continuously
    • Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Continuously

    Additional Information

    This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

    Our History

    Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with over 100 locations in 24 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

    Values
    As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

    Mission
    Border States provides value to our customers by delivering innovative product and supply chain solutions.

    Service Philosophy
    We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.

    Service Standards
    Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .

    Your career
    Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?


    Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

    Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
    Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
    FSA & HSA
    Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
    Disability Benefits
    401(k) Retirement Plan
    Life Insurance
    Employee Assistance Program
    Paid Holidays
    Paid Volunteer Time
    Personal Leave time and more!
    Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.


    Equal Opportunity For All

    It’s not just the law. It’s something we’ve believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.


    Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace

  • 11 Days Ago

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Meter Technician I - Carrington, ND Area - Temporary
  • Border States
  • Avoca, IA TEMPORARY
  • Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards ...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Sr. Field Service Representative - Power/Electrical
  • Schneider Electric
  • Omaha, NE
  • Great people make Schneider Electric a great company. Schneider's Power Services Field Service Representatives play an i...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technician
  • Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
  • Omaha, NE
  • Company Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Floor Lead (Sur La Table)
  • CSC Generation
  • Omaha, NE
  • With over 50 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent / Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner)-12 Month Roster AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Omaha, NE
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER 'AMENDED'
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Omaha, NE
  • Duties WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF EMPLOYED (SBSE) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Front Desk Agent PM
  • Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown OM
  • Omaha, NE
  • Job Summary: Front Desk Agents are responsible for greeting and registering the guest providing outstanding guest servic...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician II
  • SYSCO
  • Omaha, NE
  • Company: US0061 Sysco Lincoln, Inc. Zip Code: 68521 Minimum Level of Education: High School or Equivalent Minimum Years ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER (AMENDED)
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Omaha, NE
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Omaha (/ˈoʊməhɑː/ OH-mə-hah) is the largest city in the state of Nebraska and the county seat of Douglas County. Omaha is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 10 miles (15 km) north of the mouth of the Platte River. The nation's 40th-largest city, Omaha's 2018 estimated population was 466,061. Omaha is the anchor of the eight-county, bi-state Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. The Omaha Metropolitan Area is the 59th largest in the United States, with an estimated population of 944,316 (2018). The Omaha-Council Bluffs-Fremont, NE-IA Combined Statistical Are...
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