Job Order Detail

Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The incumbent is responsible for reading meters accurately in a timely manner to meet billing cycle requirements. This position is accountable to the Meter Reading Supervisor (In-Scope).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Read meters and input figures accurately for the calculation and recording of electrical and gas consumption in accordance with monthly billing schedules.
Work alone and carry out assigned tasks with limited supervision
Follow procedures for the daily operation and maintenance of the hand-held meter reading device.
Accountable for monitoring, administering and recommending changes to meter read routes.
Professional interpersonal skills including:
  Issuing and facilitating customer communications for meter access.
Ensure the integrity of SaskPowers service by identifying and reporting unusual circumstances or faulty service conditions and reporting to the appropriate department.
Ensure the security of customer keys and access codes.
Prepare required forms and reports.
Practice and promote safe work habits.
Follow applicable working alone policies.
Read maps and navigate accordingly.
May be required to work alone with limited supervision.
Perform Hazard and Risk Assessments to determine an acceptable level of risk for situations such as, but not all inclusive:
    Driving conditions
    Weather conditions
    Condition that pose risk from animals
    Potential violence situations
    Undesirable indoor and outdoor conditions.
Able to perform the following physical job responsibilities:
    Walk up to 6.5 hours per day
    Bend, stretch and climb in order to access meters.
Perform other related and assigned duties as required.