Utility Technician

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long‑term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Entry‑level position for customer service field activities and distribution systems and facilities applicable. Performs such work by company, regulatory, and safety procedures.

• Perform reads and re-read orders of residential, commercial, and induction gas meters
• Record readings for billing purposes
• Observe and report dangerous and damaged conditions about gas meters
• Train to perform disconnects, automated meter reading, install modules, replace Automated Meter Reading devices
• Complete all safety related training in a timely manner
• Perform meter maintenance including painting meters
• Complete electronic orders, atmospheric corrosion, and remediation
• Change index on meters glass
• Train to perform line locates
• Install and perform maintenance of Automated Meter Reading (AMR) devices
• Maintain comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job
• Service and construction helper
• Must perform stand‑by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency callouts, and occasional extensive hours
• Is responsible for the safe operation inspection of assigned company vehicles and equipment
• Demonstrate support for and adhere to the company’s values, strategies, policies, procedures and exhibits the core values of Liberty’s mission statement, customer service, safety, and the company’s code of conduct as an individual contributor and team member
• The employee must become familiar with the safety manual and work according to its intent, while creating and maintaining a safe working environment
• Perform other related job duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED
• Proficiency in basic computer knowledge
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
• No experience required
• Must satisfy regulatory and company applicable classifications before performing a covered task independently
• Valid Driver’s License required

Must be physically able to stoop, bend, crawl, walk, climb ladders, and do heavy lifting. Able to lift and carry material up to 50lbs. Ability to occasionally ascend and descend stairs and ladders is required. Must also have keen senses of smell, hearing, vision, and color identification, the ability to work in all terrain and weather conditions as needed.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost‑effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
• 401k Plan with…