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Installation/Service Technician Meter Reader Guardian Water & Power - 4.1 Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time $20.50 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Company car Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Outdoor work Field service Basic math Maintenance Ladder use High school diploma or GED Driver's License GPS devices Hand tools Mechanical knowledge Mobile devices Full Job Description $20.50 per hour Company Car Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm This position uses a company vehicle for service calls and out of town routes. Personal car is used for meter reading within the Colunbus area. What we can bring to the table: Work/Life Balance... no working weekends, holidays or on-call! Generous
PTO... 80
% employer-paid medical benefit premiums... Promoting from within... Competitive wages... 401k company match… A small family-owned company with values… At Guardian Water and Power, you are a name - not a number. Guardian Water & Power is a family-owned, well-established, sub-metering, and utility billing company that represents over 4,900 real estate investors and property management companies in 46 states. For over 40 years, Guardian has cultivated a work environment that rewards tenacity, inquisitiveness, and personal integrity. We understand that it takes happy employees to make us successful.
What we need from you:
Our 'Must-Haves" We are looking for someone who is happy to work independently but also part of the team when needed Someone trustworthy and dependable A multi-tasker that takes pride in handling their own workload and ensuring accuracy is a priority Someone who is great with their hands. All those DIY shows and projects will come in handy here! A great personality and sense of humor are a must! This is a team environment, and we have to be able to get along and have some fun. What makes us awesome (benefits/perks): Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances offered for employee (and families) Free Basic Life and Accidental Death Insurance for the employee with ability to buy additional coverage for employee and family Supplemental benefits offered through AFLAC such as Short-Term Disability, Hospital Coverage, Critical Care, Accident, Whole life and Dental for employees and families. Employees have the option to enroll in the company's retirement plan upon hire Employee will receive paid bereavement and jury duty leave in accordance with company guidelines Employee is eligible for 8 weeks of paid parental leave Employee is eligible for a healthcare travel reimbursement up to $2,000 a year per company guidelines Employees will receive paid days off for holidays Hired applicant will be eligible to receive end of year bonus and annual increase and/or retention bonus Are we a match? Swipe right -- I mean, ! :-)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Encompass the ability and knowledge to both read, service, and install multiple types of meters and wireless submeter monitoring systems. This position is the go-to for troubleshooting and answering questions about submeter hardware, monitoring system, the manual meter reads, and routes. 50% installation work, 45% service work, 5% meter reading Install, repair, and inspect water meters, meter pits and meter reading equipment, valves, pressure regulators and flow testing meters. Accurately read manual meter read routes using NCSS smart phone app at the same time each month and submit in a timely manner Answer questions from supervisors, or any other Guardian employees, about service work orders or manual read routes. Respond to customer service requests, not limited to rereading meters and checking for leaks. Complete site inspections and keep and turn in accurate records of site inspections. Provide pictures of water submeters, city meters,remotes or NoWire when asked by supervisor or any other Guardian employee regarding service work orders or manual read routes. Maintains accurate records of work performed Safely install, remove, program and upgrade submeter hardware infrastructure. Follow schedule (Google Calendar) as set by Guardian Technical Services Administrator, Supervisor, Project Manager or Sales Keep company vehicle cleaned and organized. Follow all meter reading, technician, and installation processes as forth by Management. Other job duties deemed necessary by management
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma required Valid Driver's License required: Must have a clean Driving Record Must have reliable transportation and carry current automobile insurance: required Ability to stand on feet / walk for a majority of your shift: required Overnight travel is required and sometimes on short notice Consistent attendance on required workdays Must be able to pass a drug test and background check Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and the requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time. Must be able to read written instructions, write legibly, understand verbal instruction, make simple computations, complete daily work assignments, and transpose numbers accurately. Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with unexpected situations on customer premises such as; irate customers, unfriendly dogs, meter tampering, and the unexpected. Ability to comprehend new hand-held technology; i.e., Cell Phones, GPS, PDAs, Digital Cameras Self-motivated with the ability to work with little supervision Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs., ability to comfortably walk at a steady pace throughout the workday, and ability to utilize hand tools as needed. Ability to safely and continuously climb a ladder to work at tall heights Repetitive kneeling and bending Maneuvering in tight/small spaces Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions applicable We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position pays $20.50 to start. You have a company car when doing service calls and when you read out of town routes. Local routes are read in your own car and mileage is reimbursed. Are you ok with this?
