What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter Service Worker position at City of Lakeland, Civil Service?
This position involves skilled fieldwork, including the connection and disconnection of electric and water meters for utility service at the customer's location. Work is assigned and reviewed by a Field Service Supervisor through conferences and inspection of reports and records.
- Makes water and electric power connections for new customers and restores service to customers paying delinquent accounts.
- Turns meters on and off; reads electric and water meters; inspects and changes electric meters for maintenance/damage.
- Keeps accurate records of all work performed; enters appropriate work order information into the computer when work is completed.
- Disconnects service for delinquent accounts.
- Inspects meters for signs of tampering or bypassing.
- Assists in theft investigations and appears in court as ordered.
- Turns circuit breakers on and off and repairs meter sockets as required.
- Selects the proper meter for installation; installs meters; installs dual meter devices for test purposes; installs grounding devices or surge protectors.
- Responds to emergency requests as required.
- Maintains excellent public relations with customers and the general public.
- May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
- May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
- Position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- May assist a revenue protection investigator.
- Performs related work as required.
- High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
- One year of electrical or utility experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at all times while in the classification.
- Must be willing to maintain a valid telephone number.
- Knowledge of hazards regarding meter connection and disconnection.
- Knowledge of the methods and procedures used to connect and disconnect electric and water service.
SKILLS:
- Skill in performing meter connection and disconnection safely.
- Skill in reading various types of electric and water meters accurately.
- Skill in recording information from meter readings accurately.
- Skill in the use of small hand tools.
ABILITIES:
- Ability to learn the geography and street locations of the City of Lakeland and read maps.
- Ability to speak and hear clearly while operating a hand-held radio.
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
- Ability to operate City cars and trucks safely.
- Ability to walk over all types of terrain to access meters.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, other City employees, and the general public.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The job requires physical work that involves walking often, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly, and repetitive entries into an electronic meter reading device.
- The job requires walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs, stooping, stretching, reaching, crouching, and bending over repetitively.
- The job requires entering and exiting a City vehicle approximately 100 to 150 times a day.
- The job requires exposure to hot and cold temperatures, adverse weather conditions, heights, bright and dim lights, intense sunlight glare, and wet, humid conditions may be encountered during job duties.
- The job risks include contact with aggressive animals, insects, and reptiles and walking uphill and downhill in slippery, muddy conditions.
- The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, and depth perception.
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.
All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Salary : $30 - $33