Full Time Water Utility Meter Installers

We are conducting water meter upgrades in the Brooklyn and Queens, NY areas and are hiring Water Utility Meter Installers! We offer paid training at $26.50/hour! Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program, vacation & holiday pay and a 401(k) plan. If you consider yourself an independent worker and enjoy being outside, this job is for you!

All of our field staff are provided with:

• Safety gear including company boot (allowance), vests, glasses, etc.
• Paid Training
• Benefits include medical and dental insurance, vacation & holiday pay, 401K plan with possibility of overtime paid at time and a half
• Company vehicle

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for installing modules onto existing water meters by installing at residential or commercial sites to enhance metering solutions, accurately measure consumption, and ensure transmittal of signals to the network.

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to walk up to 10-15 miles per day, outdoors in all-weather environments
• Ability to perform physical duties such as lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs. of force unassisted.

Working Conditions and Hours:

• M-F 7:30am-5:00pm, Saturdays if needed
• Once training is complete, employees will be transitioned to being paid on a piece work basis which allows most of our employees to earn in excess of $26/hour
• Outdoor work environment including rain, snow, extreme cold, or high heat
• Driving to and from work sites may be exposed to road related hazards.
• Exposed to unknown hazards at resident sites such as dogs.
• Little supervision to give you freedom to work independently and manage your own day

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Successfully complete the company’s training program and pass applicable written and field tests (Meterpro)
• Learn and apply safety measure relating to motor vehicle operation and other field related matters
• Ability to key data into handheld device. Basic computer skills helpful.
• Attention to detail and accuracy to record meter data
• Ability to find locations/address by reading a map and handheld device and/or laptop.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to perform physical duties such as lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs. of force unassisted.

Olameter is one of the largest meter servicing companies in North America with over 1,500 employees providing services in 30 states and provinces to over 300 utilities.

Olameter is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state/provincial, or local laws.

If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please contact us at 1-855-286-4227.