What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter Field Technician I/II position at Greenville Utilities?
Meter Field Technician I/II (Reading)
A rewarding career starts at Greenville Utilities, where all team members matter. GUC provides a friendly and supportive work environment-as we all work together to bring sustainable and reliable utility solutions to our community every day. We value our employees by offering opportunities for professional and personal development, recognition and a safe work environment. If you have a commitment to supporting and building our community, we want your energy and talent as part of our diverse team.
Meter Field Technician I
Salary Range: $38,188.80 - $59,176.00
Anticipated Salary Range: $38,188.80 - $48,692.80
Under general supervision, collects meter reading data for residential and commercial electric, water, and natural gas meters for the purpose of billing; performs a variety of customer service duties including meter repair, maintenance, and the activating or terminating of utility services; performs responsible work in replacing, testing, repairing and calibrating electric, water, and gas meters for accuracy; performs other duties as required.
- Collects meter reading data on an assigned route with a handheld computer or mobile data collector.
- Activates and terminates utility services for scheduled field activities and delinquent accounts utilizing established procedures for each service.
- Performs various field related service duties.
- Tasks may be performed under adverse weather conditions; performs other duties as required.
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Up to one year experience.
- Valid Driver’s License, CPR & First Aid certification; position requires performance of stand-by duty.
Meter Field Technician II
Salary Range: $40,435.20 - 62,691.20
Anticipated Salary Range: $40,435.20 - $51,563.20
Under general supervision, performs advanced level field work and office support; serves as a lead technician and trainer for a Meter Field Technician I; repairing, testing, replacing and calibrating water and gas meters for accuracy; inspection of residential and commercial electric, natural gas, and water meters; performs meter repair, maintenance and customer service duties, including activating and terminating services; record keeping and reporting; other related duties as assigned.
- Ensures all safety and field procedures are properly followed.
- Performs skilled work in activating and terminating utility services.
- Performs skilled work in the replacing, testing, repairing and calibrating of all types of water and gas meters.
- Tasks may be performed under adverse weather conditions.
- Performs related work as required.
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Over one year experience.
- Valid Driver’s License, CPR & First Aid certification; position requires performance of stand-by duty.
This is a DOT-regulated position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing per DOT guidelines.
Employment is contingent upon passing a physical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and a comprehensive background check. To ensure consideration, a completed Greenville Utilities application must be received in the Human Resources Office. Interested persons can contact the Human Resources Office at (252) 551-1513 if you have any questions. Our office is located on 617 Red Banks Rd. Greenville, NC 27858.
Online applications only accepted thru GUC website at www.guc.com.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer”
“Greenville Utilities Commission participates in E-Verify ”
Salary : $38,189 - $59,176
