Meter Reader

JOB TITLE: Meter Reader

PAY: $17.85/HR.

LOCATION: Land O'Lakes, FL

Job type: TEMPORARY

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.
• May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects.
• Constantly, required to bend, stoop, squat, and walk from 8-15 miles per day in all types of weather.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Two (2) years' experience working in the field entering data in to handheld and laptop computers which may include public contact.

LICENSESREGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Essential Job Functions

• In a field environment, the Meter Reader is responsible for reading water meters on an assigned route and
• accurately recording readings.
• Conducts special readings as required, checking the functionality of meters, and
• reporting any defects or signs of tampering to a supervisor.
• Responsibilities further include turning water
• services on and off as needed, cleaning brush, dirt, or vines away from meter boxes using appropriate tools, and
• reposting defects, leaks, hazards, or incorrect field data to dispatch.
• Performs investigations at meter locations to
• verify details such as meter location and serial numbers, assesses whether the meter register is functioning
• correctly, and retrieves usage profile from meter endpoints for usage inquiries, billing disputes, or customer
• questions.
• Occasionally involves the need to lift, move, push, and/or pull sometimes heavy objects weighing up
• to 30 lbs.
• Tasks involving bending, stooping, squatting and walking are frequent.
• Performs related work as
• required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to gain knowledge of the geography of the County and navigate street locations.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public.
• Ability to accurately use a handheld processor and a tough book computer to record meter information.
• Ability to perform service orders in the field.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic tough book computer issues.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
• Knowledge of working with hand tools, including but not limited to shovels, turnkeys, pliers, and
• screwdrivers.
Working knowledge of personal security and situational awareness for workers who are alone in public.

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