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Highlights of the job

We are hiring one (1) Full Time, Permanent Water Meter Technician position in Chestermere, AB!

Do you enjoy working outdoors, possess a strong customer service orientation and have the ability to work independently? Are you highly detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision?

If so, EPCOR's Southern Alberta Water team in Chestermere is looking for a Meter Technician to install, investigate and repair meters as required, and read water meters as part of a monthly meter reading schedule. Meter appointments may be scheduled after hours to facilitate homeowners so occasional evening shifts may be required.

What you’d be responsible for

• Traveling to reading areas within the service area.
• Accessing both external and internal water meters.
• Recording reads.
• Checking for and reporting abnormal meter conditions.
• Re-reading meters as required.
• Meter installations in new and existing homes
• Meter investigations and repairs as required
• Leak Detection activities as required
• Assisting operators with other tasks as required

What’s required to be successful

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Experience with Excel, SharePoint and Power BI would be an asset
• Mechanical aptitude
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's License, with no more than 6 demerits.
  • A Driver Abstract will be required
• Ability to meet the physical demands required of this position; candidates must be in good physical condition with the ability to walk for long periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs and work in all types of weather
• Clearance on pre-placement medical testing will be required
• Successful clearance on a security background check and references will be required
• Previous meter experience is an asset
• Water Distribution certification through AEP is an asset

The successful applicant must be detail oriented, with excellent communication skills and have the ability to work independently with little supervision. Our best candidate is a self-starter who is able to independently complete the required work with a high degree of accuracy, possesses demonstrated skills in the areas of customer responsiveness and conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Other important facts about this job

Wage: $27.85 per hour

Hours of work: This position involves a minimum of 40 hours per week. Hours are flexible and may include evenings or weekends.

Application deadline: October 25, 2024

Internal Applicants: please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address.

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.