Meter Installer – Industrial

Full job description
Job Description:
Meter Installer – Industrial

Public Works – Operations Support

Status: 1 One Regular Full-Time Position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Location and Work Mode: Onsite 2 Copper Road, Brampton, ON

Hourly Rate: $32.53/hr - $34.16/hr

CUPE Local +66 Public Works


Reporting to Supervisor/Foreperson Meter Operations you will perform manual and equipment operating duties of various maintenance or operational functions. You will install, repair, test and complete maintenance functions on meters.



What you will do in the role:

Visits new residential installations and installs meters and remote reading devices. Installs Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) associated electronic equipment on customer telephone lines and programs AMR interface unit as well as programming electronic registers
Liaises with builders, sub-contractors and customers in the field to access for meter installs and repairs. Reports plumbing or access deficiencies to builder, owner and supervisory staff and recommends corrective action in order to complete installation or repair work
Accurately completes daily timesheets which include all pertinent meter installation and repair information
Investigates customer complaints regarding high/low bills and installs appropriate equipment to profile customer consumption patterns
When customers stop and drain valves are inoperative, installer is required to locate and operator curb stop
Investigates reported irregularities of meters by visually checking the meter and register for deficiencies and assists customers in detective and fixing internal plumbing leaks
Obtains meter reads, replaces meters when necessary and reports on the condition of the existing meter.
Verifies final registered subdivision plan, noting discrepancies compared to actual construction
Inspects meter and associated equipment and reports findings, taking immediate action to repair problems
Required to identify and enter a confined space to install, repair or replace water meters
Accountable for all tools, equipment and vehicles assigned
Reports health and safety hazards, applying safety precaution and procedures in connection with the duties performed as required by WHMIS, MTO regulations and OHSA, ensuring to follow Regional policies and procedures including the use of safety equipment and attire
Performs other duties as assigned
What the role requires:

Completed high school diploma or equivalent education
Minimum of 3 years of residential meter installation and repair experience and related plumbing experience
Working knowledge of Industrial fire line water systems with an understanding of function and operation characteristics
Physically able to perform the requirements of the position
MOL Water Meter Installer (WMI 800) Certified
Experience completing forms and reports, ensuring accuracy of details
Valid Class G driver’s license in good standing
Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English
Independent worker with ability to produce results with minimal supervision
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who are currently in the CUPE Local +66-Public Works bargaining unit.


Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.


If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.


About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1+74, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information:
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
  Read more