Utility Meter Technician

BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG

POSITION OPENING

CLASSIFICATION: Utility Meter Technician

(Bilingual preferred Spanish – English)

GRADE: 7

RATES OF PAY: $26.41

PLACE OF WORK: Borough of Chambersburg

HOURS OF WORK: Primarily 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs routine and sometimes non-routine duties related to the collection of municipal water, electric, and gas meter data.

Receives general guidance from the Lead Utility Meter Technician on daily activities, and direct supervision from the Administrative Services Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without an accommodation.

• Obtains and checks utility meter readings, including radio reads, on prescribed routes in a timely manner, and enters readings into hand-held meter-reading devices;
• Responsible for identification and coding of malfunctioning devices;
• Responsible for locating and uncovering meters covered by snow or other debris, uses metal detectors to locate water curb stops;
• Maintains detailed and precise records related to meter reads;
• Enters residential homes and businesses (with authorization), to include areas such as confined spaces, basements, and meter rooms, to retrieve data;
• Maintains any keys provided by customers to enter into private homes and businesses, safely and responsibly;
• Observes job-related safety protocols and regulations;
• Cooperates with other Borough employees as needed and required to successfully perform essential functions of the job;
• Routinely interacts with the public in a professional and courteous manner;
• Operates all required equipment for the job, including but not limited to handhelds, Sensus guns, blue box and/or phone app to retrieve radio reads, computer, radios, telephones, copier/scanner, camera and computer equipment;
• Delivers notices and/or collects utility payment from delinquent utility customers to avoid termination of utility;
• Terminates and/or renews utility services for delinquent utility consumers as assigned;
• Takes pictures, posts notices, terminates and/or renews utility service for delinquent utility Tenant’s Rights accounts;
• Patrols and issues parking violations and delivers related notices of violation;
• Collects money deposited in parking meters and returns it to the Borough offices;
• When required, appears in court on behalf of the Borough of Chambersburg for Summary Trial Notices due to parking/snow violations;
• Maintains certification with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Ride and Measurement Standards as a Certified Parking Meter Inspector;
• Participates in and completes required training;
• Issues sidewalk snow shoveling tickets, as necessary;
• Checks for various issues along routes, including missing/tampered seals, broken hinges, clasps, frayed wires, extra wires coming out of A-bases, etc., and reports issues to the Lead Utility Meter Technician and/or Supervisor;
• Uses, operates, and cares for tools, devices, equipment, and vehicles related to and necessary for performance of duties related to this position;
• Operates motor vehicles and other job-related equipment in a safe and resourceful manner;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Ability to learn and follow Borough policies, rules, procedures, and regulations;
• Basic to proficient knowledge of the principles and practices of accurately reading parking and utility meters and/or the ability to learn them;
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, including but not limited to, communicating effectively and professionally with co-workers and the general public;
• Capable of performing simple addition and subtraction;
• Ability to scribe and maintain detailed, precise, and accurate records;
• Ability to read and interpret gauges, follow written procedures and instructions, and follow established practices regarding use of equipment and tools;
• Ability to safely operate all required equipment for the job, including but not limited to handhelds, Sensus guns, blue box and/or phone app to retrieve radio reads, computer, radios, telephones, copier/scanner, camera and computer equipment;
• Ability to use all Borough databases and programs to perform the essential functions of the job, including but not limited to Borough email;
• Must be capable of entering confined spaces in both residential and commercial properties in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the position;
• Good knowledge of safe work practices and safety regulations and the ability to comply with them;
• Must possess the ability to work independently with little supervision in a team environment;
• Ability to complete entire meter route as prescribed and assigned within expected timeframes;
• Ability to safely operate motor vehicles and assigned equipment;
• Ability to identify when unusual operating problems occur;
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions successfully;
• Good judgment;
• Good physical condition to complete all job tasks;
• Ability to read entire meter routes as required, at a rate of 100 meters per hour, on average, by the conclusion of the probationary period, and no less than 165 meters within six (6) months of completing the probationary period, and to consistently maintain such a pace;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Borough employees, Borough officials, contractors, and the general public;
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Ride and Measurement Standards as a Certified Parking Meter Inspector;
• Ability to meet the physical demands outlined in the job description and pass a required physical agility test.
• Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to work-related information and records.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Completion of a high school diploma or GED program or completed high school grade level work, specifically related to general education or business-related coursework.

Preferred:

• Certification of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Bureau of Ride and Measurement Standards as a Certified Parking Meter Inspector;
• A minimum of one years’ experience in a utility meter reading role.

Experience:

• None

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCES

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and maintain required clearances to hold a position at Chambersburg Borough.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Incumbent must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, three (3) years clean driving history, and be insurable in the independent opinion of the Borough’s motor vehicle insurance underwriter.

Must reside within forty-five (45) driving miles of the Borough of Chambersburg, Borough Hall, within one (1) year of the hire date as their bona fide primary residence, and continue to reside within that area while employed.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

The employee primarily works outside in a non-barrier setting, and may be subject to common and sometimes uncommon external exposures, including but not limited to dust, dirt, fumes, noise, heat, cold, rain, snow, and other severe and adverse weather-related conditions. Incumbent will be working in the presence of traffic and moving vehicles while performing assigned routes, which requires adherence to strict safety precautions. The employee must frequently visit and retrieve data in facilities that are accessible only by uneven paths of travel, ladders, stairways, and confined spaces, which may expose the employee to potential hazards. Work may be performed alone or with a team, with frequent interruptions, and involves responding to requests from internal organization stakeholders as well as the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to all stakeholders within the department’s scope of accountability;
• Must be able to walk long distances, at times up to 8 hours per day, in all weather conditions, sometimes in alleys and back lots, while carrying equipment required for the performance of the job;
• Must be able to walk or stand for long periods of time, repeat the same movements, use hands to control, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and see details of objects that are more than a few feet away;
• Must be able to use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects;
• The employee must frequently visit and inspect facilities that are accessible only by uneven paths of travel, ladders, stairways, and confined spaces, which may expose the employee to potential hazards;
• Must possess the ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow written and verbal instructions;
• Must possess dexterity requirements ranging from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs; and torso necessary to carry out duties of job;
• Ability to frequently and routinely bend/stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, crouch, kneel, lift and push/pull to perform essential job functions;
• Must be able to make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls; see differences between colors, shades, and brightness; and hear sounds and recognize the difference between them;
• Must be able to perform light to medium work, with occasional moving (lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling) of objects with a maximum weight of approximately fifty (50) pounds;
• Must be able to operate motor vehicles;
• Must be able to move/lift/carry various equipment to and from work areas;

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Frequent travel to and from City Hall, Borough residences, and Borough businesses to perform the essential functions of the position.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of the Borough of Chambersburg to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or national origin, and any other trait protected by Pennsylvania or federal laws.

METHOD OF SELECTION

1. AFSCME Bargaining Unit employees working in the Department will be considered first;
2. If the position is not filled by an AFSCME Bargaining Unit employee of the Department, AFSCME Bargaining Unit employees of other Departments will be considered;
3. If the position is not filled by an AFSCME Bargaining Unit employee, other Borough employees will be considered;
4. If a Borough employee does not fill the position, outside persons (including extra part time Borough employees) will be considered in accordance with the Borough's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and a preference for qualified Borough residents and non-users of tobacco products.
5. The AFSCME CBA provides that employees with verbal or written reprimands in the employee's file are eligible to bid on job vacancies; however, an employee with a disciplinary suspension in their personnel file is not eligible

NOTE: This description is the present overview of the job, is subject to change by the employer and is to be used as a temporary management guide to performance.

TO PERSONNEL OFFICER:

If interested, complete the online application. An up-to-date resume is recommended.

If you have any questions, contact Sophia Suarez in Personnel at 717-251-2462.

Posted Friday June 19, 2026

Deadline to Apply: Friday July 3, 2026 5PM