Location: Taranaki region - to be based in New Plymouth
Service: Meter Reading Services
Contract: Permanent
Salary: $23.65 hour for first three months, which will increase at 3 months to $24.20 per hour
About the role
Meter reading is an adventure where every day is never the same. Step up your daily activity by hitting the pavement, grasslands, farms, and beyond in this fulfilling role. Rain or shine, you'll be out and about reading meters across our vibrant Taranaki region. The position will be based in New Plymouth, reading both urban and rural routes.
Expect to meet all sorts of people and perhaps a few furry friends along the way. Whether you're flying solo or part of a dynamic meter reading team, every day promises an exciting journey.
While the contracted hours are set at 20 per week, don't be discouraged. Our current meter readers typically clock in anywhere between 30 to 50 hours weekly – there's always plenty of work to go around! So, if you're ready to embrace variety, enjoy the outdoors, and make a tangible impact, this role is made for you.
This position is Monday-Friday 8AM to 4-5PM, although these hours may be variable.
Duties include:
Drive to designated reading areas & walk from meter to meter on an assigned route.
Read meters accurately and record on a handheld device.
Customer service
Adhere to safety procedures & practices
About you:
Fit– capable of walking 5-6km a day
Capable of climbing in and out of a car 100 times a day
Capable of walking on uneven ground, climb pathways, bend down or reach up to read meters
Willing to work outside in all weather conditions
Can lift 25kgs comfortably
Comfortable around dogs
Requirements:
Full class 1 drivers license
Right to work in New Zealand
Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
Pass a background check
Can rock orange high viz
Benefits:
Full on-the-job training
Full uniform and steel capped work boots
Vehicle and fuel card (work only purposes)
Trauma Life Insurance from the day you start
Southern Cross Healthcare after 2 years
Discounted mortgage rates with ANZ
Employment Assistance Programme (EAP)
About Us
Meter Reading Services is part of Arthur D Riley & Co Ltd, a Kiwi company with roots tracing back to 1909. Our founder, Arthur D Riley, was known for his can-do attitude, and that spirit lives on in our approach today. We're all about making life easier for our customers by reading Power, Water, and Gas meters for retailers all over New Zealand.
At ADR, we're all about being smart in the field, whether it's managing high voltage power distribution, water revenue metering, or even parking systems. We're Kiwis through and through, designing and supporting our products and services right here in New Zealand.
Our promise? We're here for you, with a century of experience, a range of quality products, and a team of experts always ready to lend a hand.
This position will be shortlisted on an ongoing basis.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
How many years' experience do you have as a meter reader?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
Do you have customer service experience?
Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?
What's your expected annual base salary?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
What is the maximum weight that you are comfortable and able to lift?
Are you willing to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening?
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