METER SERVICER
Job Description and Functions
Virginia Natural Gas
Description - The Meter Servicer is a field employee who travels to customer location to perform services involving the customer's use of natural gas. The employee works alone the vast majority of the time.
The Meter Servicer deals with operation of an appliance burning natural gas and the improper operation of an appliance that may result in the release of carbon monoxide into a living space.
The Meter Servicer will turn gas meters on and off at the customers request and relight and check the operation of appliances that have been turned off for any reason.
The Meter Servicer will exchange gas meters that aren't operating properly or require replacement due to age or any other reason.
The Meter Servicer interacts with residential, commercial and industrial customers, animals, weather conditions and the general public on the roadways of the territory.
This position is a union position under IBEW Local 50. It is part of a promotional series that progresses to an Operations Mechanic job classification. In addition to the above duties, the Operations Mechanic job classification is required to perform first responder responsibilities as it relates to the escape of natural gas. The Operations Mechanic job classification has varied work shifts and requires employee to be -on-call- in support of emergencies.
Job Requirements
Education and Experience:
Required:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must pass the DOT drug test
Preferred:
Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
Operator Qualified in accordance with Company Plan
Must have a valid VA state driver's license
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Analysis
Job Requirements Number of Hours per Day
Sit 2 hours
Stand 2 hours
Walk 3 hours
Movements
Bend 3-4 hours
Squat/stoop 3-4 hours
Climb 1-2 hours
Reach above shoulder 1-2 hours
Pushing/pulling 3-4 hours
Weight - lifted and carried
Up to 10 lbs. 5-6 hours
Up to 25 lbs 1-2 hours
Repetitive Movements
Right foot 1-3 hours
Left foot 1-3 hours
Hand and arm - right & left
Grasping 5-6 hours
Other Requirements
Working on uneven ground
Working with moving equipment and/or machinery
Exposure to marked changes in temperature
Enter homes, basements, warehouses, garages and businesses
Operate motor vehicle daily
Exposure to outside elements
Exposure to short-term, low concentrations of natural gas and/or carbon monoxide.
Potential exposure to various levels of noise form construction equipment which may require ear protection
Use of mobile data terminal in vehicle and completion of paperwork during normal course of the day
Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 7976
Job Category: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Virginia Natural Gas
