Meter Technician (N. Miami)

at  Peoples Gas System

At Peoples Gas, we work to make lives better throughout Florida with safe, resilient, clean and affordable natural gas solutions. Our diverse and inclusive team serves nearly 470,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across 14 service areas.
We’re an innovative and collaborative company focused on building engaged and empowered team members who are valued and celebrated to drive our success.
You’ll find competitive pay, inclusive health and wellness programs, and wide-ranging training and professional development.
Whether it’s your first job or your next big move, Peoples Gas is a growing company with career opportunities that fit your future.
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Title: Meter Technician (N. Miami)
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida - N. Miami
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS

• 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 to come to rest at knees and bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• 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.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/40.
• Must not have an average hearing loss greater than 40 decibels in the better ear at frequencies of 500, 1000 and 2000 with or without a hearing aid.
• Must be able to smell gas odorant in normal concentrations.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions by extending arms and hands in any direction with substantial movement of wrists, hands and fingers.
• Must be able to rotate and revolve body (twist) as to face in another direction.
  The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening once an offer has been accepted. A pre-employment drug screening, as well as 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 conducted if required for the role.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS….PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ BELOW!!! RESPONDING TO STORMS WILL BE CONSIDERED A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company’s rules and procedures.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Meter Technician is responsible for reading meters in a timely manner and meeting all required deadlines and levels of accuracy.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs meter reads and rereads in accurately and as scheduled using electronic hand held or mobile device.
• Reports damaged meters, broken meter locks, suspected gas leaks, and possible gas theft. Reports 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 survey for above ground piping.
• Performs atmospheric corrosion remedial action (i.e. wire brushing/repainting).
• Performs other metering activity, such as turn-offs, meter removals, etc., as required.