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**Company:** Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations:

**Additional Locations:** Statewide Michigan

**Work Site:** On Site

**Req ID:** 211206

Position Overview

Position: Meter Technician

**Asset Management** is a division of **Davey Resource Group Inc. (DRG)** which has been employee-owned since 1979. Asset Management specializes in managing the assets of utility companies throughout the U.S. by providing solutions, focused around the electrical and telecommunication industries. We believe in smart growth that continues to provide career advancement opportunities. We utilize cutting-edge technology to deliver proven solutions for utility companies with design, construction, and field inspection services. Asset Management is currently seeking motivated self-starters that can thrive in a fast-paced environment to learn and develop new skills to contribute to our group.

Job Duties

+ Work with leading electrical and telecommunication companies and their utility systems to provide analysis of infrastructure.

+ Inspect and catalog electrical meters to create accurate and consistent utility asset data sets for our clients.

+ Provide accurate data collection/reads of electrical meters

+ Safely swap old, analog electrical meters with new smart meters.

+ Understand the use of document management systems, filing, and document scanning.

+ Execute and plan daily goals while meeting quality, time, and budget constraints.

+ Learn to identify electrical/communication utility equipment and potential hazards.

+ Review maintain effective production reports for our clients.

+ Understand and comply with all safety regulations to maintain a successful safety record.

+ Ability to travel throughout various service territories both within and out of state, as needed.

Qualifications

+ Ability to stand, walk, or hike for extended periods of time and long distances, bend, reach, and move to carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.

+ Knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Presentations, Forms).

+ Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and in various hours of the day or night.

+ High school diploma and valid driver’s license required.

+ Organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and high attention to detail.

+ Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather.

+ Clean DMV driving record and ability to safely drive/operate a 4x4 vehicle

+ Discipline, or the completion of an approved apprenticeship program preferred

+ Electric utility and telecommunications experience preferred.

+ Prior experience working with electrical meters.

Additional Information

What We Offer [Benefits]:

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

• Group health plans*

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*

• Life insurance*

• Paid parental leave

• 401k with up to a 4% company match**

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount

• Holidays and paid time off*

• Payroll savings plan*

• Charitable matching gift program*

• Employee referral bonus program*

• Employee Educational Scholarship*

• Davey Family Scholarship*

• 20% discount on all Davey services*

• Cell phone discounts*

• Vehicle purchase discount program*

• Plus, so much more!

* All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.

** Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

Divisional Overview

•The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our people, offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

**Accommodations:** If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

**If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at** [email protected] .

**Employment Type:** Permanent

**Job Type:** Full Time

**Travel Expectations:** Up to 100%