Water Meter Reader III

About the role

Salt Lake City – Public Utilities Department is seeking skilled individuals to join their team. The ideal candidate will read small and large compound water meters on prescribed residential and commercial routes. This is field work that requires exposure to driving and occupational hazards, including making accurate recordings of readings using a laptop computer.

Responsibilities

• Obtains route assignments from supervisor for the current day.
• Performs data transfer between laptop and PUBS database.
• Reads residential, commercial, and business water meters, including those in potentially hazardous conditions.
• Drives city vehicles to meter locations, sets up traffic cones, contacts property owners, and enters business establishments.
• Complies with OSHA safety standards when entering vaults and other confined spaces.
• Reports unsafe conditions, such as loose lids in parking strips or streets.
• Removes snow, debris, or other materials to gain meter box access.
• Pumps out meter boxes if they are flooded.
• Contact property owners for access when necessary.
• Makes investigations or corrections regarding high or low readings.
• Diagnostics non-reading electronic meters and submits repair requests.
• Suggests improvements or changes in routes to increase efficiency.
• Trains or assists in the training of Water Meter Readers I or II.
• Answers questions from residents, shops, and business owners about meter readings.
• Performs all duties of a Water Meter Reader II.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• One year of experience reading residential water meters or six months as a Water Meter Reader II.
• Possession of a valid driver's license or equivalent driving privilege card.
• Ability to locate water meters using property descriptions or maps; read water meters and apply simple calculations when necessary.
• Familiarity with and ability to read commercial meter routes.
• Ability to work outdoors under varying weather conditions and read meters according to schedule.
• Ability to relate well with the public, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to operate handheld reading devices and laptop computers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license or equivalent driving privilege card.

Skills

• Proficiency with handheld reading devices and laptop computers.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electronic meters.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Benefits

This position offers full city benefits, including health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation and personal leave; six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave; retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k); a robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP); up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually; and discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services.

Pay

$25.76 - $33.93 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week