Gas Meter Installation Contractor - (Castlegar)
$480 per dayTemporary
Job Title: Independent Gas Meter Installation Contractor
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Compensation: Average $60+ per completed meter and average $40+ per stand-alone relight (Piecework)
Engagement: Independent Contractor
Start Date: Ongoing Opportunities
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking reliable and mechanically inclined independent contractors to perform residential and small commercial gas meter installations and stand-alone appliance relights throughout British Columbia. Stand-alone relights involve returning to a customer's home to safely relight gas appliances, such as furnaces and hot water tanks. This opportunity is ideal for licensed gas fitters, plumbers, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, utility contractors, mechanical tradespeople, and other mechanically inclined individuals looking to grow their business through contract work. Previous gas meter installation experience is an asset but is not required. Comprehensive training is provided. Contractors are compensated on a piecework basis with excellent earning potential. Most work is completed within the contractor's local area, although optional opportunities to travel to other British Columbia project locations may occasionally be available.
This is an independent contractor opportunity. Successful applicants must operate through their own business and be responsible for all applicable taxes, insurance, and business obligations associated with operating as an independent contractor.
Key Responsibilities:
Installation:
Experience
Contractors are paid on a piecework basis, earning an average $60 or more per completed meter and an average $40 or more for a completed stand alone appliance relight.
Potential Earnings
Complete approximately 8-12 meters per day and earn approximately $480-$720+ per day. High-performing contractors can earn significantly more based on productivity.
Company Information:
Metercor supplies and installs metering products and remote reading systems for water, gas and electric utilities across Canada. We are committed to safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
How to Apply
To apply or learn more, contact: View email address on apply.jobadder.com
About TAPP Workforce Solutions
TAPP Workforce Solutions is a specialized recruitment and workforce solutions firm supporting organizations across skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, and professional services. We act as an extension of our clients' teams, delivering thoughtful, relationship-driven hiring solutions focused on long-term fit, performance, and retention.
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Compensation: Average $60+ per completed meter and average $40+ per stand-alone relight (Piecework)
Engagement: Independent Contractor
Start Date: Ongoing Opportunities
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking reliable and mechanically inclined independent contractors to perform residential and small commercial gas meter installations and stand-alone appliance relights throughout British Columbia. Stand-alone relights involve returning to a customer's home to safely relight gas appliances, such as furnaces and hot water tanks. This opportunity is ideal for licensed gas fitters, plumbers, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, utility contractors, mechanical tradespeople, and other mechanically inclined individuals looking to grow their business through contract work. Previous gas meter installation experience is an asset but is not required. Comprehensive training is provided. Contractors are compensated on a piecework basis with excellent earning potential. Most work is completed within the contractor's local area, although optional opportunities to travel to other British Columbia project locations may occasionally be available.
This is an independent contractor opportunity. Successful applicants must operate through their own business and be responsible for all applicable taxes, insurance, and business obligations associated with operating as an independent contractor.
Key Responsibilities:
Installation:
- Install residential and small commercial gas meters.
- Conduct safety inspections and leak tests.
- Ensure compliance with utility and quality standards and safety regulations.
- Use hand tools and complete quality installations.
- Interact professionally with customers.
- Explain the installation process.
- Address customer concerns appropriately.
- Complete digital work orders.
- Document installation activities accurately.
- Maintain records of completed work.
- Follow Metercor safety and quality policies.
- Wear required PPE.
- Participate in required training.
- Comprehensive training
- Gas meters
- Installation fittings
- Consumable materials
- Technical support
- Opportunity to purchase tools at Metercor's cost
- Digital work order system and handheld device (Zebra)
- Fire rated uniform
- A valid Canada Revenue Agency Business Number (BN) and GST registration
- Be legally entitled to perform contract work in British Columbia.
- Be responsible for all business expenses, taxes, GST (where applicable), and other statutory obligations.
- Maintain their own vehicle suitable for the work including fuel, operating costs and valid driver's license
- Smartphone or compatible device
- Provide their own tools (or purchase required tools from Metercor at cost).
- Carry any insurance required to operate their business (if applicable).
- Professional customer service
- Required PPE other than the uniform
Experience
- Mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, pipefitting, utility or related experience is an asset.
- Class B Gas Ticket is an asset but not required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work independently.
- Customer service and communication skills.
- Comfortable with handheld technology.
- Comprehensive training on installation procedures, safety protocols and customer service.
- Hands-on field mentoring with experienced personnel.
- Environment:
- Outdoor work in varying weather.
- Physical work including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Travel opportunities may be available but are not required.
Contractors are paid on a piecework basis, earning an average $60 or more per completed meter and an average $40 or more for a completed stand alone appliance relight.
Potential Earnings
Complete approximately 8-12 meters per day and earn approximately $480-$720+ per day. High-performing contractors can earn significantly more based on productivity.
Company Information:
Metercor supplies and installs metering products and remote reading systems for water, gas and electric utilities across Canada. We are committed to safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
How to Apply
To apply or learn more, contact: View email address on apply.jobadder.com
About TAPP Workforce Solutions
TAPP Workforce Solutions is a specialized recruitment and workforce solutions firm supporting organizations across skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, and professional services. We act as an extension of our clients' teams, delivering thoughtful, relationship-driven hiring solutions focused on long-term fit, performance, and retention.
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