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METER TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
Highly talented professional with 14 years experience performing a variety of support services in the Gas and Electric utility field. Self directed and motivated worker who requires little or no supervision
Skills
  • Profound work ethic
  • Superior commitment to safety
  • Strong time management skills
  • Flexible, punctual and resourceful
  • Computer literate
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Profound ability to handle difficult and sensitive situations
  • Solid interpersonal skills and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities
Work History
10/2008 to 12/2013
Meter TechnicianWellington Energy, Inc – Pittsburgh, PA
  • Exchanged single phase residential and commercial electric meters and installed Landis & Gyr and GE SmartMeters for the Pacific Gas and Electric SmartMeter Project
  • Retrofitted commercial and residential gas meters with a SmartMeter module using hand tools 
  • Utilized hand held mobile computer to input gas and electric reads, program gas modules and complete work orders 
  • Followed all company safety practices during exchanges wearing proper PPE; attended weekly safety meetings 
  • Maintained and stocked company truck with necessary inventory and supplies needed to complete work orders 
  • Trained new hires in the field on proper gas and electric installation procedures and mobile compute operation
  • Performed daily customer contact to provide information on work to be done on premises and answer any inquiries.
03/2007 to 10/2008
Associate ManagerEastbay Equities (Wendy's) – Pleasant Hill, CA
  • Supervised, trained, and directed 30 crew members in proper store procedures and food handling 
  • Handled and audited cash daily; made daily bank deposits
  • Performed daily sales and labor reports; inputted and monitored payroll for the store 
  • Performed daily and weekly inventory to maintain product for the store and control food cost  
  • Maintained and monitored weekly schedule for crew members 
  • Worked with fellow management team to attain daily, weekly and monthly sales and service goals.
08/2006 to 03/2007
Locate TechnicianELM Locating Services – Peoria, IL
  • Effectively located gas, electric, cable and sewer using electronic locating equipment 
  • Became proficient in print reading, map reading, navigation and computer usage  
  • Safely operated and maintained company truck, locating equipment, laptop computer and cell phone 
  • Communicated daily with co-workers, contractors, homeowners and utility personnel to accurately complete locates.
11/2005 to 08/2006
Inventory AssociateHome Depot – Peoria, IL
  • Performed daily inventory of assigned departments using mobile computer  
  • Performed price changes as needed due to sales events 
  • Ordered inventory for assigned departments using mobile computer  
  • Assisted customers as needed.
05/2005 to 10/2005
Meter Reader Pacific Gas and Electric Company – Tracy, CA
  • Read gas and electric meters using hand held Itron computer 
  • Re-sequenced routes as needed to accommodate housing growth  
  • Walked 5-10 miles daily often in extreme weather conditions (i.e.extreme heat, rain and cold conditions)  
  • Followed all safety policies as trained  
  • Interacted with customers on daily basis  
  • Assisted fellow meter readers as needed to complete routes on time.
02/2000 to 05/2005
Associate ManagerEastbay Equities (Wendy's) – Pleasant Hill, CA
  • Supervised, trained and directed 30 crew members in proper store procedures and food handling  
  • Handled and audited cash daily; made daily bank deposits 
  • Performed daily sales and labor reports; inputted and monitored payroll for the store  
  • Performed daily and weekly inventory to maintain product for the store and control food cost 
  • Maintained and monitored weekly schedule for crew members 
  • Worked with fellow management team to attain daily, weekly and monthly sales and service goals.
07/1990 to 10/1999
Journeyman Gas ServiceCentral Illinois Light Company – Peoria, IL
  • Responded to and investigated inside and outside gas leaks, carbon monoxide complaints, no gas and no heat complaints 
  • Performed above ground pipe work to repair gas leaks and install new gas meter sets  
  • Troubleshot, cleaned and re-lit gas appliances 
  • Read gas and electric meters for New Tenants and performed Turn-ons, Turn-offs and Non-pays 
  • Operated and maintained company truck and tools safely 
  • Adhered to all company standards and policies regarding work procedures and safety; attended all safety meetings 
  • Worked independently or as a two person crew as needed and willingly worked overtime when asked.
Education
High School Diploma: Academy of Our Lady/Spalding Institute - Peoria, IL
Illinois Central College - East Peoria, IL
Training
Central Illinois Light Company Peoria, Il  1994-1997
  • Completed Apprentice Program for Gas Service Journeyman
Eastbay Equities(Wendy's) Pleasant Hill, CA  2000
  • Completed 3 Phase Management Training Program
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Wellington Energy, Inc
  • Eastbay Equities (Wendy's)
  • ELM Locating Services
  • Home Depot
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company
  • Central Illinois Light Company

School Attended

  • Academy of Our Lady/Spalding Institute
  • Illinois Central College

Job Titles Held:

  • Meter Technician
  • Associate Manager
  • Locate Technician
  • Inventory Associate
  • Meter Reader
  • Journeyman Gas Service

Degrees

  • High School Diploma :

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