Watt's Next? SaskPower Invites You to Join as a Utility Worker and Meter Reader

 Utility Worker, Meter Reader

Location: SaskPower Watrous

Pay: Competitive

Benefits: Excellent

Job Details

• Read meters and input figures accurately for the calculation and recording of electrical and gas consumption in line with monthly billing schedules.
• Organize work efficiently and carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Work independently, following procedures for the daily operation and maintenance of the hand-held meter reading device.
• Monitor, administer, and recommend changes to meter read routes.
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills, interacting with internal and external customers, resolving concerns, and providing excellent customer service.
• Issue and facilitate customer communications for meter access.
• Ensure SaskPower’s service integrity by identifying and reporting unusual circumstances or faulty service conditions.
• Maintain the security of customer keys and access codes.
• Prepare required forms and reports.
• Practice and promote safe work habits, following applicable working alone policies.
• Read maps and navigate accordingly.
• Perform Hazard and Risk Assessments for acceptable risk levels in various situations.
• Perform physical job responsibilities: walking up to 6.5 hours per day, bending, stretching, and climbing to access meters.
• Perform other related and assigned duties as required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Work independently and carry out tasks with limited supervision.
• Accurate meter reading and data input for billing calculations.
• Efficient organization of work and recommendations for route changes.
• Cooperative and tactful interaction with others.
• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing.*

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.