A city utility department is seeking a reliable and detail oriented Meter Reader to join their team in providing essential water services to the community. This role is critical to ensuring accurate billing and maintaining the integrity of the city’s water utility system. If you enjoy working outdoors, have a strong attention to detail, and take pride in performing your duties accurately and efficiently, this position offers the opportunity to serve the community while working independently. You will be responsible for reading water meters for commercial and residential customers, maintaining accurate records, completing work orders for service turn on and turn off, and identifying dysfunctional meters. This role requires physical stamina, the ability to navigate city streets and meter locations, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Company Overview
The city utility department is dedicated to providing reliable water services to the community. They are committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and customer service in all their operations. Their team is built around individuals who take pride in their work and understand the importance of their role in ensuring proper billing and service delivery for residents and businesses. They value employees who are dependable, detail oriented, and committed to serving the public.
Key Responsibilities
- Read water utility meters for commercial and residential customers accurately, recording readings legibly and consistently.
- Maintain records on standard forms to ensure proper billing, documenting all readings and any irregularities observed.
- Complete work orders to turn on and turn off water service for new customers, disconnections, and reconnections as directed.
- Check for dysfunctional meters and report any defects to the supervisor for further action or replacement.
- Run re checks on meters in question to verify accuracy and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Perform final readings for customers requesting disconnection and turn water services on for new customers.
- Disconnect water services to delinquent customers in accordance with city policies and procedures.
- Remove dysfunctional meters and install new meters as necessary, ensuring proper function and accurate recording.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the utility department’s operations.
Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED is required along with one year of related work experience. Knowledge of water meter functions and billing methods is essential. Candidates must have knowledge of safety regulations, the city water systems, and the location of city streets and meters. Skill in operating a hand held meter reading unit is required. Strong oral and written communication skills along with the ability to respond effectively to the public are essential. Candidates must be able to observe meter activity accurately, record readings legibly, and make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately. A valid State of Georgia Driver’s License is required; a CDL is preferred.
Physical Demands
This position requires light physical work with exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Physical abilities required include balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work involves moving about on foot for long distances, ascending and descending ladders and stairs, bending, crouching, and working with hands and fingers to manipulate meter equipment.
Benefits and Perks
This full time position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from USD 16.55 to USD 21.51 depending on experience and qualifications. The work environment is primarily outdoors with exposure to noise, dust, dirt, machinery, and occasional inclement weather, providing variety and the opportunity to work independently. Working for a city utility department offers stability and the satisfaction of serving the community. Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off are provided.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates who meet the education and experience requirements and are ready to serve the community in a vital utility role are encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience and your valid driver’s licence information. The hiring team is looking for dependable, detail oriented individuals who take pride in accuracy and customer service. Join a team where your work directly contributes to reliable water services for the community. Your efforts will ensure that every resident and business receives accurate billing and dependable service, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. Apply today to become a Meter Reader with the city utility department.
