• Record accurate meter reads on assigned routes while being friendly and courteous to customers in the field.
• Identify and report illegal gas usage, damaged or broken equipment, public safety hazards and gas leaks as encountered in the field.
• Stay abreast of changes and updates to Itron software and AMR devices.
• Ensure assigned Company vehicle is maintained according to Company policies. Also responsible for assigned handheld AMR device.
• Assists Field Collections personnel with disconnects, collections and personal contacts as directed.
• Establish a good working relationship with other Company departments.
• Assist other Meter Readers and District personnel as needed.
• Knowledge of, promote, support and participate in the Company’s employee recognition program.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Requires ability to accurately read a natural gas meter and/or other measurement devices.
• Demonstrate good math skills and good customer contact skills.
• Requires good physical condition for substantial standing and walking in all types of weather conditions.
• Normal level of visual and hearing ability.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good computer skills.
• Follow Company safety rules, regulations, procedures, policies and manuals.
• Performs work tasks and activities in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Recognizes potentially dangerous situations with regard to flammable substance and possible gas leaks, illegal usage, theft, illegal piping, damaged equipment and tampering.
• Outside, customer premises and office.
• Work in close proximity to traffic while reading meters.
• Working around potentially hazardous/flammable substances and dogs.
• Response to emergency situations during regular work hours as well as afterhours.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email human_resources@chpk.com or Ruth Warner, Director, Human Resources Operations at rwarner@chpk.com.

Experience

• Prior meter reading experience helpful but not required.
• No experience required.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)