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.     

*This position will be promoted to Operations Mechanic once an opening is available. 

 

Job Requirements

Education and Experience: 

Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent Must pass the DOT drug test

Preferred: 

Working Knowledge of HVAC systems

 

Certifications/Licenses: 

Required:

Operator Qualified in accordance with Company Plan Must have a valid VA state driver's license 

 

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Must live within 30 minutes' drive from the Newport News office for on-call / emergency response purposes Must be flexible to work rotating 8hr shifts and some shifts may include weekends / holidays 

 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.