What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter Reader position at City of North Miami?
Description
This is routine work in reading and recording readings of water meters. Employees in this class are responsible for accurately recording water meter readings, maintaining good working relationships with customers, and maintaining their equipment and vehicles in good operating order. Tasks are performed without close field supervision. All work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion.
Distinguishing Features Of The Class
The main responsibility of an employee in this class is the accurate reading and recording of the water consumption of utility customers. Work includes keeping records on standard forms and entering data into an electronic hand-held device so that billings can be made properly. Ordinarily, employees follow designated routes, receive specific work instructions, and refer unusual questions to a technical supervisor for decisions.
Essential Job Functions
Reads water meters, and enters readings on an electronic hand-held meter reading device;
Performs general clerical duties;
May be required to notify customers of certain situations related to meter readings;
Records proper entry on the electronic meter reading device to initiate corrective action for leaks and repairs which should be performed by maintenance personnel;
Cleans meter boxes and replaces or reports broken lids and covers;
Reports new services and tampering violations;
Obtains readings on floating meters;
Immediately report dangerous meter box conditions to the appropriate unit;
Check addresses, check meter numbers, and do routine, basic field checking with minimal customer contact;
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
Must have a High school diploma or GED;
Must possess a valid Florida’s Driver License
Skills
Some knowledge of the geography and street locations of the City;
Ability to write legibly;
Ability to make simple arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public;
Physical ability to perform duties which entail walking all day under varying climatic conditions.
Additional Skills
Ability to learn the operation of meters and gauges used in recording water consumption;
Ability to learn the operation of an electronic hand-held meter reading device;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public;
Ability to perform field assignments with a minimum of supervision;
Ability to keep simple records and submit accurate reports of field inspections;
Physical strength and agility sufficient to walk 4-5 miles per day;
Physical strength and agility sufficient to lift and handle items weighing up to 30 pounds.
City Of North Miami Benefits Page
Healthcare
2025 Employee Benefits Guide (PDF)
This is routine work in reading and recording readings of water meters. Employees in this class are responsible for accurately recording water meter readings, maintaining good working relationships with customers, and maintaining their equipment and vehicles in good operating order. Tasks are performed without close field supervision. All work is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion.
Distinguishing Features Of The Class
The main responsibility of an employee in this class is the accurate reading and recording of the water consumption of utility customers. Work includes keeping records on standard forms and entering data into an electronic hand-held device so that billings can be made properly. Ordinarily, employees follow designated routes, receive specific work instructions, and refer unusual questions to a technical supervisor for decisions.
Essential Job Functions
Reads water meters, and enters readings on an electronic hand-held meter reading device;
Performs general clerical duties;
May be required to notify customers of certain situations related to meter readings;
Records proper entry on the electronic meter reading device to initiate corrective action for leaks and repairs which should be performed by maintenance personnel;
Cleans meter boxes and replaces or reports broken lids and covers;
Reports new services and tampering violations;
Obtains readings on floating meters;
Immediately report dangerous meter box conditions to the appropriate unit;
Check addresses, check meter numbers, and do routine, basic field checking with minimal customer contact;
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
Must have a High school diploma or GED;
Must possess a valid Florida’s Driver License
Skills
Some knowledge of the geography and street locations of the City;
Ability to write legibly;
Ability to make simple arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public;
Physical ability to perform duties which entail walking all day under varying climatic conditions.
Additional Skills
Ability to learn the operation of meters and gauges used in recording water consumption;
Ability to learn the operation of an electronic hand-held meter reading device;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public;
Ability to perform field assignments with a minimum of supervision;
Ability to keep simple records and submit accurate reports of field inspections;
Physical strength and agility sufficient to walk 4-5 miles per day;
Physical strength and agility sufficient to lift and handle items weighing up to 30 pounds.
City Of North Miami Benefits Page
Healthcare
- Group Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: HMO and dependent coverage is available
- Life Insurance: One times employee’s gross annual salary. Dependent coverage is available.
- Disability Insurance: Optional coverage available
- Flexible Spending Accounts/ Dependent Care Savings Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Events and Fitness Classes
- On-The-Job Injury Benefits: Worker's Compensation and Supplemental Pay Benefits, when applicable
- Pension: (General Employees) Mandatory participation. Defined benefit plan/Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Pension: (Sworn Police Personnel) Mandatory participation. Defined benefit plan/Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Deferred Compensation: Optional employee contribution to IRA, and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans offered through Mission Square and Corbridge Financial.
- Vacation: Two weeks per year; after five years, three weeks; after fifteen years, four weeks. Accumulation starts on date of hire. There is a six-month waiting period for using vacation time.
- Holidays: Paid holidays, employee’s birthday, and two Floating/Personal Holidays
- Sick Leave: Ten days per year; after three years, 11 days; after five years, 12 days. Accumulation starts on date of hire. There is a three-month waiting period for using sick time.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: The U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program may forgive your student loan balance after making 120 qualifying payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. For additional information please visitFederal Student Aid.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Trust Fund: A trust fund set up by the City of North Miami to assist employees who are faces with unforeseen emergencies. Participation is on a volunteer basis.
- Reduced pricing for Transit and Tri-Rail Passes
- Legal benefits coverage available -LegalShield
- Pet Insurance available -Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Free City Library Card
- Merit Increase: Full time employees are eligible for an annual merit increase.
- Salary: Paid on a weekly basis for the previous work week
- Direct Deposit
2025 Employee Benefits Guide (PDF)