Meter Technician; Gas; Lakeland

Overview

Title:

Meter Technician (Gas) (Lakeland). Company:
Peoples Gas System. State and City:
Florida — Lakeland. Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days.

Peoples Gas System is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

• Performs meter reads and rereads accurately and as scheduled using electronic handheld devices or mobile devices.
• Reports damaged meters, broken meter locks, suspected gas leaks, possible gas theft, and 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 surveys for above-ground piping.
• Performs atmospheric corrosion remedial action (e.g., wire brushing and repainting).
• Performs other metering activities, such as turn-offs and meter removals, as required.

Must Haves:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school/institution.
• Valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to understand basic map reading and operate a computer, communication devices, power tools and equipment appropriate to the position.
• Ability to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, fractions, basic algebra and geometry).
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions and clearly express ideas verbally and in writing.

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

• 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.
• 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 needs within divisional guidelines.

• 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 and bending body downward and forward.
• 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.
• Vision correctable to 20/40.
• Hearing ability within acceptable limits (no average loss greater than 40 decibels in the better ear at 500, 1000 and 2000 Hz with or without a hearing aid).
• Ability to smell gas odorant in normal concentrations.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with arms and hands and to rotate/twist the body as needed.

Team members are required to participate in response and recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service. Proper compensation will be provided in accordance with company rules and procedures.

The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening. A pre-employment drug screen and 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 required for the role.