Gas Meter Technician – Dot

Gas Meter Technician – Dot

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 2 years experience in exchanging gas meters of varying sizes with ability to properly safety test, troubleshoot and relight pilot lights on a variety of existing appliances
• Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training
• In lieu of meter experience, will accept comparable technical experience and skill.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of gas service for leaks
• Identify hazards at meter sites and report accordingly
• Properly change out gas meters of varying sizes and brands
• Properly change out gas meter registers for AMI/AMR upgrade
• Perform safety checks to ensure proper installation
• May require walking for long distances (occasionally up to 20 miles per day) in various weather conditions (rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold, etc.)
• May exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10lbs. of force, up to an occasional 50 lbs. of force)
• Refers all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
• May provide general information about the meter services to customers, when applicable
• Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Degree
• 5 years experience in exchanging gas meters of varying sizes with ability to properly safety test, troubleshoot and relight pilot lights on a variety of existing appliances; 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working
• 1 year experience in exchanging gas meters of varying sizes with ability to properly safety test, troubleshoot and relight pilot lights on a variety of existing appliances.