Journey Meter Worker

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Journey Meter Worker

Foley, AL

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From:
Brian Skelton - CEO/President
Date:
June 2, 2026
Re:
External Job Posting - Open Job Position

Beginning Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Riviera Utilities will begin taking applications to fill a job vacancy for Journey Meter Worker. We are considering applicants with qualifications in the following range, salary commensurate with education and experience.

• Assists with collecting delinquent accounts, including collecting payments and/or terminating services.
• Assists with turning on gas services and lighting-up appliances, where applicable.
• Assists with customer questions and work order distribution.
• Assists with training of less experienced employees.
• Tests all electric meters.
• Programs and installs self-contained and instrument-rated meters.
• Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair meters and metering equipment for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, service diagrams, meter schematics, and utility specifications. Perform meter change-outs, upgrades, inspections, and reconnect/disconnect services.
• Operate bucket trucks and related utility equipment safely and efficiently while performing overhead and elevated metering work.
• Troubleshoot metering discrepancies, service issues, load problems, and customer complaints.
• Conduct meter testing and verification to ensure accurate utility billing and compliance with utility standards.
• Assist with meter investigations involving tampering, damaged equipment, outages, or unsafe conditions.
• Coordinate with engineering, line crews, customer service personnel, contractors, and utility inspectors regarding metering installations and service requirements.
• Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC), utility specifications, and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, repairs, inspections, service orders, and inventory usage.
• Support utility metering systems associated with electric, gas, wastewater, and related utility infrastructure as assigned.
• Respond to emergency calls, outages, after-hours service requests, and storm restoration activities as required.
• Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Train and mentor apprentice meter workers or other utility personnel as needed.

• Performs standby duty on a rotational basis; available to reset meters for service at odd hours, on the weekend, and holidays.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of utility meter testing and installation.
• Experience operating bucket trucks and working from elevated positions required.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred or ability to obtain.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required utility certifications or training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of meter data systems, AMI/AMR systems, or advanced metering infrastructure.
• CPR and first aid certification preferred.
• Experience with CT metering, three-phase services, and services exceeding 400 amps required.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Journeyman Gas Fitters Certification.
• Complete Advanced Meter Certification Program, Substation Maintenance Program Unit III/labs, Certification for Bucket Truck Rescue required if assigned to the Meter Maintenance Team, RNI and Smart Works Software Certification.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Driver’s License within 60 days of employment.

• Knowledge of Riviera policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical…