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Requisition ID: 68605
Job Function/Category: Operations
Employment Type: Non-exempt Full Time
This is an exciting time to be joining PSEG. Our commitments, which include safety, integrity, customer focus, and diversity & inclusion, are the fabric of our culture and help drive the success of our business. We are fortunate to have an outstanding workforce of diverse and highly skilled talent who move us forward in our operational excellence journey. PSEG has more than 12,000 employees who are dedicated to the communities we serve and embody our vision: People providing Safe, Reliable, Economic and Greener Energy.
Consistent with our core commitment of safety, PSEG has made the decision to require all new hires to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated as a condition of hire. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a disability can request a reasonable accommodation.
Union Local
UWUA 601
Summary
This is a temporary position.
The meter reader performs field work in connection with reading gas, electric and other related work. Duties include: safely reading and recording meter readings at customers’ premises; recording reasons for no-readings and recording any unusual conditions; resetting and resealing demand meters and meter enclosures as directed; reporting unusual and unsafe conditions to supervision in accordance with established procedures and reporting any emergency conditions immediately to supervision.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Physical Requirements:
- Constant –Walking, on average 6-8 miles per day in all types of weather
- Constant – Stair climbing, up to 100-150 sets per day
- Constant – Standing
- Frequent – Bending forward, Reaching, Flexing elbows and wrists, Twisting, Kneeling
- Occasional – Sitting, Crawling, Twisting, Reaching, Turning, Crouching.
- Occasional- Lifting of 20-30 lbs
- Vision – Must be able to read meters
- Other- Must be able to grasp and push buttons on hand-held device
Years of Experience
0 years of experience
Job Qualifications
Requirements:
- Because the job requires driving to company locations and off-site assignments and events, must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe and satisfactory driver history over a period of several years.
- Must have and maintain in good operating condition, a motor vehicle for use in performing assigned duties.
- Must have prior experience working outdoors.
- Must have communication skills, poise, and tact, in order to handle routine customer contacts in a pleasant and courteous manner.
- Must be neat and accurate in work.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must satisfactorily pass the Meter Reader Test.
Desired:
- Minimum of 6 months experience working outdoors within the last 3 years
- Experience with reading meters.
- Experience working in a position in which you are aware of your surroundings and/or personal safety.
- Ability to use good judgment in making on-the-job decisions and experience in having positive interaction with customers.
- Ability to read maps
Education
High School
Licenses or Certifications
Training and Courses
As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG Long Island, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
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Consistent with our core commitment of safety, PSEG has made the decision to require all new hires to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated as a condition of hire. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a disability can request a reasonable accommodation.
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legal protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics included, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.
Need to request an accommodation? If you have a disability and need assistance submitting your resume, applying for a position or registering for a test, please call 973-430-3845. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.
