(NJNG Union) Meter Reader – Temp

Rockaway Office, 201 Round Hill Drive, Rockaway, New Jersey, United States of America Req #2569Energize your future and join our team as we pursue a reliable, sustainable, cleaner energy future. At our Fortune 1000 diversified energy company, you’ll find a friendly, community-minded environment, with flexible work schedules, opportunities for growth and development, and competitive pay and benefits.New Jersey Natural Gas, a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, is seeking a Temporary Meter Reader in our Northern Division to read residential/industrial gas meters utilizing company-provided technology.Position Requirements:Must be 18 years or olderMust poses a High School diploma or equivalentMust be dependable and punctualDemonstrate ability to be accurate in work productCommunication and teamwork skillsDemonstrate customer focus skillsValid New Jersey driver’s license, and demonstrated safe drivingDemonstrated ability to work safelySelf-starter, ability to work independently and deliver resultsPreferred skills:Working outdoors in all elements of weatherAbility to read maps and field routes, including navigationPhysical Work Activities Include:ability to bend, squat, crawl, and climbability to lift heavy objectsability to use handsability to work in various outdoor weather conditionsability to drive a company vehicleability to walk up to twenty miles per dayThe above job description is reflective of the primary duties of this position and in no way limits the supervisor from assigning any other duties, responsibilities or initiatives as deemed necessary.This position is deemed safety-sensitive under the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s regulations. Among other things, employees in this position are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing and post-accident testing. PHMSA-required drug tests include testing for marijuana. The use of marijuana, or testing positive for marijuana, is disqualifying and will lead to removal from performing safety-sensitive functions as well as disciplinary action.New Jersey Resources is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran or other protected status.