Meter Technician (Gas) (St Pete) Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Title:

• Meter Technician (Gas) (St Pete)

• Company:

• Peoples Gas System

• State and City:

• Florida
• – •St.

Petersburg

• Shift:

• 8 Hr. X 5 Days

• WHAT YOU’LL DO

• The Meter Technician is responsible for reading meters in a timely manner and meeting all required deadlines and levels of accuracy.

• Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• + Performs meter reads and rereads in accurately and as scheduled using electronic hand held or mobile device.

+ Reports damaged meters, broken meter locks, suspected gas leaks, and possible gas theft. Reports atmospheric corrosion. + Ensures that all meters and risers are marked with company decals and apartment numbers. + Installs, replaces and programs automated meter reading devices. + Performs atmospheric corrosion survey for above ground piping. + Performs atmospheric corrosion remedial action (i.e. wire brushing/repainting). + Performs other metering activity, such as turn-offs, meter removals, etc., as required.

• What We’re Looking For

• Must Haves:

• + High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school/institution.

+ Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. + Must understand basic map reading and be able to operate a computer, communication devices, power tools and equipment appropriate to the position/assignment. + Must be able to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, fractions, basic algebra and geometry). + Must possess sound judgment, have the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions and clearly express ideas verbally and in writing.

• Nice-to-Haves:

• + Minimum of 2 years of work experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position. + Knowledge of the geographic area.

• WORKING CONDITIONS

• + Must operate a company vehicle to reach designated job assignments.

+ Must be willing to work in all types of weather and walk for long periods of time throughout the day. + Must be able to handle being confronted by dogs and act appropriately. + Must be able to work required overtime hours as needed. + Must be able to respond to gas emergencies and/or business need within divisional guidelines.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS

• + Must be able to independently operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.

+ Must be able to independently enter/exit a motor vehicle as required during an eight hour shift. + Must be able to bend and/or stoop requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. + Must be able to kneel and or crouch by bending legs at knees to come to rest at knees and bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. + Must be able to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time. + Must be able to grasp/handle small hand tools and other objects by applying pressure with fingers and palms. + Must be able to pull, push, lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 lbs. + Must have vision correctable to 20/40. + Must not have an average hearing loss greater than 40 decibels in the better ear at frequencies of 500, 1000 and 2000 with or without a hearing aid. + Must be able to smell gas odorant in normal concentrations. + Must be able to perform repetitive motions by extending arms and hands in any direction with substantial movement of wrists, hands and fingers. + Must be able to rotate and revolve body (twist) as to face in another direction. _The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening once an offer has been accepted. A pre-employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including education, employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening. A physical may be conducted if required for the role._

• Nearest Major Market:

• Tampa

• Job Segment:

• Gas, Gas Technician, Technician, Energy, Technology