Water Meter Reader II

Key Responsibilities

• Obtains from supervisor computerized hand-held unit containing route assignment for current day.
• Makes investigations when assigned on abnormal consumption.
• Suggests improvements or changes in routes to increase efficiency.
• Returns handheld meter reading devices to department on daily basis.
• Answers questions from residents, shop and business owners about meters and water bills.
• Offers suggestions on minor problems.
• Backtracks into route to read meters missed earlier.
• May perform other minor maintenance such as tightening connections and digging out meter boxes.
• During winter season, assists in water emergency situations, plant, and water system maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) months of meter reading experience.
• Possession of valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
• Ability to locate water meters using property descriptions or maps, read water meters and make simple calculations when necessary.
• Familiarity with and ability to read commercial meter routes.
• Ability to work out of doors under varying weather conditions and to read meters according to schedule.
• Ability to relate well with the public, co-workers, and supervisors.

Working Conditions

• Moderately heavy physical activity.
• Difficult working conditions at times.
• Moderate exposure to disagreeable elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, barking dogs and other noise, dog attacks, dirt and grease, automobile traffic, brush and thistles, and heights, both above and below ground.
• Intermittent exposure to stress because of human behavior.

Position Details

This Position Is Eligible For Full City Benefits, Including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Paid vacation and personal leave, Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment, Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k), A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually, Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services.