Job Description

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it. 

Purpose

Are you ready to make a difference in your community and enjoy working outdoors? We are looking for a dedicated Meter Reader to join our union team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys interacting with the public and ensuring accuracy in their work.

Accountabilities

• Accurately read meters, verify meter numbers, locations, and instructions
• Perform necessary surveys as required by the utility
• Identify and report tampered, inverted electric meters, and broken meter seats
• Engage with customers professionally, courteously, and respectfully
• Approach work with a safety-first mindset
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership and as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement

Education and Experience

• Must pass a meter reading aptitude test and physical ability test
• Strong ability to interact professionally with the public
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Sharp eye for accuracy and detail
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Familiarity with Company Safety Rules is essential
• Ability to navigate and thrive in changing and challenging work environments

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Company sponsored pension program, life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program 
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• Paid vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• FR Clothing allowance
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Compensation

Meter Reader Union Rate - $30.72 per hour

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally. For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction. With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

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