Virginia Natural Gas · 5 hours ago
Servicer, Meter (Newport News)
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelVirginia Natural Gas is a subsidiary of Southern Company, serving millions of natural gas utility customers. The Meter Servicer is responsible for traveling to customer locations to perform various services related to natural gas usage, including operating and relighting appliances, and exchanging gas meters.
EnergyOil and GasResidential
Responsibilities
The Meter Servicer deals with operation of an appliance burning natural gas and the improper operation of an appliance that may result in the release of carbon monoxide into a living space
The Meter Servicer will turn gas meters on and off at the customer's request and relight and check the operation of appliances that have been turned off for any reason
The Meter Servicer will exchange gas meters that aren’t operating properly or require replacement due to age or any other reason
The Meter Servicer interacts with residential, commercial and industrial customers, animals, weather conditions and the general public on the roadways of the territory
This position is a union position under IBEW Local 50
It is part of a promotional series that progresses to an Operations Mechanic job classification
In addition to the above duties, the Operations Mechanic job classification is required to perform first responder responsibilities as it relates to the escape of natural gas
The Operations Mechanic job classification has varied work shifts and requires employee to be 'on-call' in support of emergencies
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must pass the DOT drug test
Operator Qualified in accordance with Company Plan
Must have a valid VA state driver's license
Must live within 30 minutes' drive from the Newport News office for on-call / emergency response purposes
Must be flexible to work rotating 8hr shifts and some shifts may include weekends / holidays
Preferred
Working Knowledge of HVAC systems
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Additional compensation, such as an incentive program
Company
Virginia Natural Gas
Virginia Natural Gas is a public utility company that offers natural gas services to residential, commercial and industrial clients.
Founded in 1850
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Shannon Pierce
Vice President, Strategy & Chief Administrative Officer
Michele Potter
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-08-16
2025-05-29
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