About Us At SoCalGas, we believe that every Californian deserves a resilient energy future.  We are working to achieve that future by empowering California to reach its sustainability goals through innovation, collaboration, and decarbonization. As our state's energy needs change, we will be there providing reliable energy that is clean, safe, and affordable to our 22 million customers. In addition to helping shape the future of hydrogen technology and clean energy, as an employee of SoCalGas you'll also enjoy an aggressive total compensation plan, multiple upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance.   We also strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting top talent and maintaining a diverse workforce.  To discover more about how rewarding it is to work here, we invite you to visit these pages on our website: Our Mission; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today to share in our mission to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in America! Primary Purpose: SoCalGas is seeking qualified candidates for the Part-Time Meter Reading Transitional Position at the Visalia District. As a Part-Time Meter Reader Transitional, you will receive a starting salary of $20.15/hour with a pay increase to $25.26/hour after successful completion of formal training. Training is pass or fail. Most shifts start at 6:30 AM, Monday through Friday and may include some scheduled Saturdays according to an established schedule. This position requires a self-motivated person to meet the strenuous demands of the job, including extensive driving. Essential Duties and Responsibilities A Part-Time Meter Reader Transitional uses a company assigned hand-held phone and tools to locate and read meters for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Routes are completed the same day as assigned, according to an established schedule. * Locates and safely reads all meters within an assigned meter route. * Accesses hand‐held phone information to ascertain or input meter reads, meter numbers, meter locations, special instructions (bad dog, ring bell, etc.), etc. * Lifts concrete, steel or plastic vault covers to access and read meters (when necessary). * Makes reasonable effort to gain and resolve access to meters so that they may be safely and accurately read. * Visually checks meter set assemblies for unusual, hazardous or otherwise unsafe conditions such as diversion, corrosion, bypasses or leaks, etc. Initiates reports of such conditions when follow‐up action is appropriate; reports those conditions that require immediate follow‐ Contacts Contact with the general public and customers, both in person and by the telephone. Frequent contact with supervisor and other company personnel.