Meter Reader is responsible for reading electric, gas, or water meters. Keeps track of their use by recording appropriate information. Being a Meter Reader inspects meters for damages or defects. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Meter Reader typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Meter Reader may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Department: Public Works
Hours: Full Time
Start date: Immediate
Job Description:
City of Horn Lake
Job Description – Public Works Meter Reader
Under general supervision, reads, records and reports readings water meters using a hand-held meter reading computer; interacts with customers and addresses questions and resolves complaints; reports abnormal or suspicious meter conditions or usage patterns; makes field repairs to meters; and performs related duties as assigned
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Operation and appropriate usage of various types of water meters.
Operational characteristics of general maintenance and construction equipment and tools used in work activities.
Operational characteristics of hand held and radio meter reading equipment.
Basic map reading.
Geography of the area and location of meters.
Principles of customer service. Basic mathematical principles.
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Principles and practices of record keeping and reporting.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Safe driving principles and practices
Ability to:
Operate a hand-held meter reading computer.
Safely operate a motor vehicle.
Accurately and efficiently take meter readings.
Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to meter reading programs and functions.
Read maps and follow a prescribed route and schedule.
Perform mathematical calculations at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the public.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Maintains records used in the course of work.
Utilize standard office equipment including computers and related software applications.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Learn and apply new information or new skills.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Work cooperatively with others
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily outdoors while walking or driving, with occasional indoor office work. Constant exposure to: moving mechanical parts at construction sites and from heavy equipment; excessive noise from traffic and train tracks; dust, gas fumes, or chemicals while walking or driving; blood borne pathogens and other biohazards in meter boxes; and falling objects on site and at construction locations. Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, rain; slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; moving mechanical parts; excessive noise and vibration from meter repair equipment, compressors, traffic, trains and while operating a vehicle. Work is occasionally performed at heights while working on embankments or inclines.
Physical: CONSTANT sitting while driving or in meetings; walking meter routes and at construction sites; balancing on hills, embankments and ledges; stooping, squatting; bending at the neck and waist to drive, read and perform low level work; reaching below the shoulder; pushing and pulling of materials/equipment into and out of the truck and of meter lids; fine manipulation, simple grasping and repetitive use of hands to use hand held processor, read meters and operate a computer; lifting and carrying of meter lids, sticks and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; driving to and from meter locations. FREQUENT kneeling, climbing; twisting at the neck and waist; power grasping to shovel, use a meter stick, lifting and opening the vehicle; lifting and carrying of meters and lids weighing up to 75 pounds. OCCASIONAL standing, crawling, and climbing to read meters and traverse hills, embankments and ledges; reaching above the shoulder; and lifting and carrying meter boxes and lids weighing up to 100 pounds.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to operate a vehicle and equipment; read computer screens, meters, and printed documents.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction to listen for signs of danger, operate a radio and communicate with others
Job Content
The Public Works Meter Reader is a full-time, permanent position in the Public Works Department under supervision and specific direction from the Public Works Director. The person in this position is supervised daily and works regularly scheduled hours throughout the year. This position is 100% outdoors. There is an occasional risk of exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials on a daily basis. The person in this position must hold a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED.