Job Description
Job Description FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.
About the Opportunity This is an open temporary position with Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.
There are five (5) openings that could be at any of the following locations - Five (5) northern offices - Phillipsburg, Morristown Legion Place, Hopatcong, Newton.
Jersey Central Power & Light, an Operating Company of FirstEnergy, is looking to establish a pool of interest for Transitional Meter Reading positions in Central & North New Jersey. In order to be considered for a transitional position, a candidate must successfully pass an EEI Meter Reading test.
Applying to this posting is an expression of interest to be considered for testing for future Transitional Meter Reader opportunities at multiple locations in Central & Northern NJ.
The starting hourly rate for the position is $32.59.
Responsibilities: - Regularly and customarily reads meters
- Reads meters and records on handheld processor
- Estimates readings when required
- Reports apparent improper rate classifications
- Checks Company meter numbers
- Reports evidence of meter tampering, diversion of current and other unusual conditions
- Sees that meters are properly sealed
- Reads and resets demand meter registers
- Checks time and resets water heating and time clocks
- Reports complaints or inquiries to the proper authority
- Familiarizes self with district rules, assigns folios to new accounts and marks location on route map Makes rereads or special readings
- Performs incidental clerical work
Qualifications: - MUST HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE BASIC BATTERY TEST
- Should be able to perform semi routine operations of moderate complexity and under directive supervision Pertinent and qualifying experience and training in a similar type and line of work
- Must exercise a moderate degree of judgment
- Must be familiar with the Company's safety rules applicable to this and related jobs Work moderately varied
- Frequent customer contacts of moderate importance required
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must have a working vehicle and proof of insurance in order to perform the daily duties of this job
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. Benefits include competitive pay, a company-sponsored pension plan, and a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
Position Classification Bargaining Unit
FirstEnergy Human Resources Team
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, H1b