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MidAmerican Energy Company

Meter Reader Tier II 1 of 6

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A Meter Reader works for a utility company to check meters that record the water, electricity or natural gas used by residential and commercial customers.

$46,394 / year median in Iowa

-6% projected decline

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Job Description

Under general supervision performs a variety of duties in association with reading, recording and collecting data on utility meters. Performs all work in a safe manner. Complies with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures. Performs work that they are qualified and trained to do in a manner to protect themselves, their fellow employees and the public from injury.
  • Reads, collects and records meter data as assigned.
  • Reports unusual conditions.
  • Checks for unauthorized use and seals/reseals meters.
  • Delivers notices to customer premises on their routes as needed.
  • Drives own or Company vehicle.
  • Responsible for obtaining access to customer premises via keys or other arrangements.
  • Other duties as assigned relating to meter reading.
  • Responsible for route maintenance.
  • Reports gas leaks.
  • Observes and follows meter reading instructions while extending proper courtesy andconsideration to customers and customers' property.
  • Leads, trains and instructs employees in their work.
Valid drivers license Pipeline Alcohol and Drug Testing Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation. MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.