(NJNG Union) Meter Reader - Temp

Energize your future and join our team as we pursue a reliable, sustainable, cleaner energy future. At our Fortune 1000 diversified energy company, you’ll find a friendly, community-minded environment, with flexible work schedules, opportunities for growth and development, and competitive pay and benefits.

New Jersey Natural Gas, a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, is seeking a Temporary Meter Reader in our Ocean Division to read residential/industrial gas meters utilizing company-provided technology.

Position Requirements:
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must poses a High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Demonstrate ability to be accurate in work product
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrate customer focus skills
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license, and demonstrated safe driving
• Demonstrated ability to work safely
• Self-starter, ability to work independently and deliver results

Preferred skills:
• Working outdoors in all elements of weather
• Ability to read maps and field routes, including navigation

Physical Work Activities Include:
• ability to bend, squat, crawl, and climb
• ability to lift heavy objects
• ability to use hands
• ability to work in various outdoor weather conditions
• ability to drive a company vehicle
• ability to walk up to twenty miles per day

*The above job description is reflective of the primary duties of this position and in no way limits the supervisor from assigning any other duties, responsibilities or initiatives as deemed necessary.

This position is deemed safety-sensitive under the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s regulations. Among other things, employees in this position are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing and post-accident testing. PHMSA-required drug tests include testing for marijuana. The use of marijuana, or testing positive for marijuana, is disqualifying and will lead to removal from performing safety-sensitive functions as well as disciplinary action.
Compensation: The base pay for this role is $24.67/hour
This role will be eligible to participate in a union annual short term incentive program.
Benefits: Medical insurance coverage from day 1; 401k vesting immediate.
Employee insurance and medical plans, including prescription, vision and dental benefits.
401(k) program with generous company match.
Company stock purchase plan.
Wellness programs, including free on and off-site fitness centers.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement program.
Paid time off including paid holidays.
New Jersey Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status.