Gas Meter Reader Sr

Position Summary

The Gas Meter Reader, Sr. is responsible for reading meters and recording data at scheduled stops in a route. Recognizes irregularities such as meter tampering, power diversions and hazardous conditions and reports to appropriate staff. May perform duties to assist Gas Service Technicians and in the process obtain on-the-job training for other jobs in the Gas system.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Drives to customer premises, gains physical access to meter locations which may involve traversing all types of terrain and maneuvering around obstacles such as fences, gates, dogs, and shrubs. 


• Follows scheduled route for meter reading, progressing from one location to the next.


• Checks that number on meter matches number in handheld before entering meter data.


• Looks for indications of problems such as broken or stuck meter indexes.


• Calls certain customers before reading the meter.


• Communicates respectfully with customers when present while reading meter.


• Communicates with other meter readers and helps in other routes as needed.


• Maintains a high level of meter reading accuracy.


• Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.


• Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.

Secondary Position Responsibilities

• Receives training as directed by management.


• Attends regularly scheduled safety meetings.


• Attends CPR/First Aid Training and other training as required.


• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots automated Encoder Receiver Transmitter (ERT) modules.


• Attends CoServ University required training.


• Performs other duties and activities as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Position Requirements

Education, Experience, and Certifications Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalency.


• Must have four (4) years of meter reading experience.

Education, Experience, and Certifications Preferred

• None.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to understand and follow maps.


• Ability to identify and read different types of meters.


• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and answer questions.


• Ability to learn Companies policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.


• Ability to learn service area and distribution system.

Skills and Abilities Preferred

• None.

Physical Requirements

• Works outdoors 90% of the time in all types of weather conditions.


• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.


• Drives company vehicle.


• Works extended hours as needed or directed.


• Walks 3 to 5 miles per day.


• Works in potentially hazardous conditions caused by pets and wildlife in or near the work site.


• Works in areas with possible exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, and insect stings.


• Operates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.

Other Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.