June 5, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Utility Meter Reader BH

Organization:
Spire Inc.
Region:
Canada, Alabama, Birmingham
End of contest:
Aug 13, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Metering
Description
Summary

Spire is seeking a Utility Meter Reader to work in the Birmingham, AL operation. This role will be resposible for reading Gas Meter using Automated Meter Reading ( AMR) technology and manually. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Be able to walk over varying terrain, bend, stoop, crawl, adapt to exposure to all types of weather conditions, etc. while assisting Service and Distribution Mechanics.
  • Must be capable of operating a motor vehicle in the performance of the job duties assigned to this position.
  • Communicate with customers, employees and supervisors, responding to inquiries resulting in mutual understanding.
  • Observe, recognize and report improper and potentially hazardous conditions in working on or around Company distribution facilities, customer appliances, or fuel line installations.
  • Lift and carry loads up to 50 lbs. including large meters, tools, equipment and other items necessary to the installation and repair of gas equipment, meters and regulators.
  • Turn off and remove residential meters.
  • Disconnect gas service for non-payment
  • Work various meter maintenance orders
  • Conduct yearly meter inspections
  • Read gas meters using Automated Meter Reading technology and manually 

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

  • Ability to work in a self-motivated environment
  • Ability to complete job related data entry via manually, computer and hand-held devices
  • Ability to communicate policies & procedures with customers
  • Read, understand and complete required documentation associated with the completion of customer service requests and related activity.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • N/A

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

  • Highschool diploma/ GED
  • Current and valid driver's license

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

  • Read, understand and complete required documentation associated with the completion of customer service requests and related activity.
  • Observe, recognize and report improper and potentially hazardous conditions in working on or around Company distribution facilities, customer appliances, or fuel line installations.
  • Lift and carry loads up to 50 lbs. including large meters, tools, equipment and other items necessary to the installation and repair of gas equipment, meters and regulators.
  • Turn off and remove residential meters.
  • Disconnect gas service for non-payment
  • Work various meter maintenance orders
  • Conduct yearly meter inspections
  • Read gas meters using Automated Meter Reading technology and manually 
  • Read, understand and complete required reports and documentation associated with work conducted with regard to natural gas distribution facilities.
  • A minimum of one year of customer service experience required

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Contact

Spire Inc.





Alabama United States

www.spireenergy.com/