Job Title: Meter Reader
Reports To: Field Operations Manager
Department: Operations
Location: NJ/PA/NY
About Genea:
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Job Overview:
The Meter Reader will accurately read and record commercial electrical, water, and gas meters for billing purposes using a smart phone (Android or iPhone). The meter locations are in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York. Schedule will be 30-40 hours for one week, monthly. Starting pay $25.00 per hour.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform meter reads on commercial electrical, water, and gas Will also perform re-reads when necessary
Clear photos of meters must be taken
Readers should notate and/or inform management of any issues or changes that occur
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures such as wearing Personal Protective Equipment and reporting all safety concerns
Performs other related duties as assigned by management
Qualifications:
Minimum High School Diploma, GED or technical background preferred
Certificates, licenses, and registrations required: Valid Driver's License, with a clean driving record, the ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Personal vehicle will be used for travel to different sites. Mileage reimbursement will be provided at the standard IRS rate (72.5 cents per mile as of January 1, 2026).
Employees in this role are required to provide and use a personal cell phone for work-related duties. A portion of cell phone expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with Genea's cell phone reimbursement policy.
Basic proficiency with smart phone applications & internet
Ability to read all types of meters
Communicates clearly and professionally
Contribute to a positive internal and external customer experience
Willing to help others, act as team player, and demonstrate a positive attitude
Maintain composure in challenging situations
Manage multiple tasks, effective time management, takes accountability for own performance
Strong attention to detail, ensure work product is accurate and correct
Identify and solve problems, escalates issues accordingly
Work well with company leadership and supervisor
Follow all company policies and Standard Operating Procedures, act in accordance with company vision, mission and values
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Frequently required to stand
Frequently required to walk
Frequently required to sit
Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
Occasionally required to talk or hear
Occasionally exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
Frequently work near moving mechanical parts
Occasionally work in high, precarious places
Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include:Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Will need to work during all weather conditions.
Necessary tools provided.
Estimated Salary Range: $25 per hour (Plus mileage and cell phone reimbursement per above details)
The salary range listed is our best estimate based on the role's requirements and market conditions. The final offer may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
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