No Experience Meter Reader Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Temporary Meter Reader

Locations Available:

Plymouth, IN

Kokomo, IN

Goshen, IN

Fort Wayne, IN

Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm ET

Job Summary

Read meters, record consumption, maintain assigned meter books.

Successful bidders who are not qualified will be required to attend five (5) days of training at the LaPorte Training Center. Also, employee will be required to drive his/her personal vehicle.

Successful bidders into this position must successfully complete Aptitude Tests per Article 10, Section 25, except employees who are qualified and currently holding the bid classification will not be required to take the test.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately read gas and electric meters; read and reset demand indicating hands; read and correct time on off-peak meters; use customers' keys or other special arrangements where required.
• Record meter readings, compute consumption, and leave self-reading card when required.
• Keep meter reading sheets in assigned meter books in proper account number sequence.
• Converse with customers when necessary, and refer complaints, requests, or inquiries to department supervisor.
• Record special hazards on meter reading sheets to facilitate future meter readings.
• Report gas leaks to service department immediately.
• Report daily, all unusual conditions needing attention; such as, illegal connections, bad service connections, broken meter glass, vacant premises where service is still on, errors in revenue classifications, unusual consumption, and meter changes not yet in meter book.
• Make special trips to reread meters and obtain readings of meters which were missed on regular schedules.
• Prepare departmental reports as required.
• Operate Company or private vehicle in performance of duties to transport meter readers.
• Take reasonable care of Company tools and equipment that are assigned to him during working hours.
• Keep assigned equipment work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
• Direct and instruct employees assigned to work with him.
• Assist in the training of other employees.

• Perform similar or less skilled work in this classification or, when the diversity of work load requires, perform similar or less skilled work in equal or lower classifications.

• Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations and practices.
• Complete any reports and forms used in connection with the performance of duties.

Required Qualifications for Position

• Have a High School Diploma, or the equivalent.
• Be able to write figures legibly.

Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

ADA Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at OneHR@nisource.comor 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

E-Verify

NiSourceparticipates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. You can view or download them using the links below:

• E-Verify Poster(English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
• Right to Work Poster(English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away

Salary Range*:

*The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

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