Meter Reader FLSA
Status: Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs
technical work locating and reading meters, and related work as apparent or
assigned. Work is performed under the
limited supervision of the Meter Services Supervisor.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not
necessarily actual functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Performs
duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service.
Locates
and reads water meters on assigned route and records consumption.
Keeps
records of meters read and reports meters not accessible for reading.
Checks
to see that meters are correctly installed and functioning properly; reports
defects and leaks.
Conducts
re-reads and reseals meters as directed.
Responds
to customer inquiries and instructs customers in the proper reading of meters.
Assists
with other utilities duties as necessary.
Performs
general administrative support duties as required; answers telephone.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General
knowledge of water service rules and regulations and of the City area; general
knowledge of the repair and operation of water meters; ability to make accurate
observations; ability to make simple arithmetical calculations; ability to use
tools and operate equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with associates and the general public.
Education and Experience
High school
diploma or GED and minimal experience in meter reading, or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work
requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional
exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and
walking, frequently requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to
finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires pushing or pulling and
lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required
for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is
required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires
preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving
small defects and/or small parts, operating motor vehicles or equipment and
observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure
to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location
(e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Valid driver's
license in the State of