Meter Reader

The Meter Reader position at Veolia North America involves collecting meter information and maintaining customer relationships. Responsibilities include managing field data collection, supporting utility-billing issues, and assisting with administrative tasks. A high school diploma is required, with preferred experience in energy or utilities. The role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position is based in Laurel, MS, and is not remote.
Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com
Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Meter Reader will be a key part of the SourceOne energy management team responsible for collecting meter information and maintaining good working relationships with all SourceOne customers.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
• Directly reporting to Supervisor of Energy Management.
• Professional service to account relationships.
• Building customer relationships as a key member of management team.
• Gathering and consolidating data from varied sources.
• Managing field meter data collection for multiple customers on a daily and monthly basis.
• Support to field inquiry requests to help manage problem resolution for customer utility-billing issues.
• Coordinating and assisting with field information for new customer account creation.
• Support researching and identifying field procedures for the authorizations of access to customer’s meter locations and utility information.
• Proactively identify abnormal metering situations and advise the Energy Management team.
• Supporting administrative needs of the business, including but not limited to, accounting, reporting, the sales process, data entry, back-up phone support, and general administration.
Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Some energy, utility or related experience is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Good PC and Microsoft Office skills.
• Attention to details and ability to review materials for accuracy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong telephone etiquette.
• Ability/flexibility to learn and apply new skills.
• Ability to navigate through a variety of computer applications.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.