Meter Reader

**A METER READER TEST MAY BE GIVEN**

SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, reads County water meters and records volume used by residential, commercial and industrial consumers by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

80% Walks or drives truck over established route and takes readings of meter dials. Performs meter installation, repair and replacements of water meters, water lines and distribution center. Inspects meters and connections for defects, damage, and unauthorized connections. Indicates irregularities on forms for necessary action by servicing department. Inspects hydrants and water lines. Performs installation of water meter remotes and meter interfacing units along with any and all wiring required.

15% Verifies readings to locate abnormal consumption and records reasons for fluctuations. Turns service off for nonpayment of charges in vacant premises, or on for new occupants. Returns meter readings or information to business office for billing purposes. May answer customer calls while in office.

5% Washes and waxes county water vehicles and tracks vehicle service records. Maintains vehicle equipment boxes with tools and materials for service work. May make bank runs for the department and other courier service.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on- one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graph.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS: Must possess valid Ohio Drivers Licenses.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Must possess a good knowledge of water service and distribution system and knowledge of street locations in districts and knowledge of office procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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 functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.23 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person