Water Meter Reader II (may underfill)

About the role

Salt Lake City – Public Utilities Department is looking for skilled individual(s) to join our team. Incumbents read water meters to then make accurate recordings of those readings using a hand-held reading device. Maintains meter box rings and covers for the surrounding area on a prescribed route. Selected individual(s) report to Water Meter Reader Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Obtains from supervisor computerized hand-held unit containing route assignment for current day.
• May be required to read routes using computer printouts in case of upload or download failure to hand-held meter reading units.
• Drives city vehicle to strategic location on route, sets out on foot to read meters listed in route book (or handheld).
• Reports by radio to dispatch unsafe conditions, such as loose lids in parking strip or street.
• Locates meter, checks address, meter location, meter type and number against information in hand-held meter reading device.
• Enters data on corrections or hazards as needed.
• Contacts property owner when necessary for access.
• With meter key, loosens and lifts box lid and flips back dust cover over meter register.
• Reads consumption number displayed on register and enters