Water Meter Technician - Temp Project Based - Urgently Hiring

Keystone Utilities Systems (KUS) is hiring Full-time/Contract Water Meter Field Technicians for installation work for a project in Kankakee, IL with some travel to possibly the Palatine, IL and surrounding area as well. Project duration is 4-6 months, possibly longer. We are a specialized full-service utility contractor headquartered in Luzerne, PA with a focus on AMR/AMI system implementation and management for Water Meter projects across the US.

In this hands-on field role, you would be responsible for changing out Water Meter registers and end points. Primary duties include interfacing with customers inside their homes and businesses regarding meter related issues; removal and replacement of defective outside reading devices; testing and calibration of meters: installation and replacement of cellar fittings: testing of backflow. If you are open for travel, we can assign you to other regional or national projects as well. Training will be provided.

.Job Requirements:

• Water Meter experience preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver's License with 5 or more years driving experience.
• Must have your own vehicle.
• Basic cell phone or tablet proficiency.
• A High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent
• All hires must pass a Criminal Background screening and Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
• Physical Requirements: Bend and stoops regularly, uses hand tools including shovel, drill and wrenches. May walk for longer distances and/or drive from meter location to meter location, exiting and entering vehicle often. Locations may be outdoor or indoor that may have exposure to dust, pollen, inclement weather, temperature extremes and traffic hazards.
• Once hired, employee will have to get a Collier County background check as well. We can help try to schedule the appointment.

Pay Details: $73.34 an hour, paid weekly

Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 8am- 4:30pm 8 hour shifts, minimum of 40 hrs a week with the option for overtime OT hours weekdays until 6:30pm and working Saturdays 8am-4:30pm for the project duration.

Career Advancement and Benefits: We are committed to your career development with continuing to work with us, you may have the opportunity to take on Project Lead or eventually Project Manager roles. Our benefits have an eligibility requirements and we will provide more detail on them.

KUS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $73.34 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• There is an age requirement for this role and it is 21 and older. Are you able to meet this requirement for this role?
• This job requires the use of your own vehicle and proof of car insurance policy. Are you able to meet this requirement for the role?
• This role is project-based. Current project is expected to be4-6 months, possibly longer. Is this something you are still interested in?

Experience:

• driving: 5 years (Required)
• utility or field technical: 1 year (Preferred)
• basic hand tool: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road