METER READER

Key Responsibilities

• Execute service orders accurately, including the connection, disconnection, and temporary shut-off of water services.
• Inspect locations with high consumption reads to determine causes; perform visual inspections of meter boxes for damage or abnormal conditions and submit repair orders to Public Works as required.
• Respond to citizen inquiries, complaints, and requests in a calm, professional, and courteous manner.
• Maintain detailed records, perform accurate data entry, and complete required compliance paperwork.
• Safely operate city vehicles and navigate various property terrains, maintaining high situational awareness regarding obstacles or domestic animals.

Minimum & Special Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimal experience in public utility maintenance, customer service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License of the appropriate class.

Core Skills

• Strong proficiency in basic arithmetic.
• Clear verbal and written English communication.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Regularly requires walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and navigating outdoor terrains.
• Occasional exertion of force up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions and varying localized environments.

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