What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter Reader - Part-time position at City of St. Charles?
Value Proposition
Through our work at St. Charles, we are able to shape a community while bringing meaning and purpose to our own life. At the heart of our work is service to others, ensuring the health, safety, and connection of those who live, work, and visit St. Charles. Our important work is recognized through above-market compensation and a rich benefit package.
Description
This position is responsible for reading electric and water metering devices throughout the City of St. Charles including those meters in the front, back or side of a home or business (possibly inside).
Examples of Duties
- Read meters on a route to record water and electric consumption in a hand-held computer
- Make visual checks of City equipment while on assigned routes to see that meters are functioning properly and that there is no tampering.
- Responsible for travelling on an assigned route in a personal vehicle.
- Adhere to the deadlines for routes to be read.
- May be required to pick up extra routes in the absence of other meter readers.
- Expected to be long-term; however, as our industry evolves with technological advancements, the role may be subject to future changes or transitions over time.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills for interaction with the public.
- Fundamental mathematics skills to calculate rapidly and accurately.
- Ability to write legibly.
- Work under varied and extreme environmental conditions, walking or standing for extended periods of time is required.
- General computer knowledge.
- If selected, successful completion of a background investigation (including fingerprinting), physical, functional capacity evaluation and drug screen are required.
Supplemental Information
This position pays at a rate of $.53 for each water and electric meter read, with an average of 1600 – 2000 dual readings per month with annual pay averaging $40,000 per year. Any other administrative work or tasks other than reading meters are paid at an hourly rate of $18.00. Benefits include wellness incentives, retirement savings options, and more!
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Resumes and additional documents can be attached to the on-line application system. If you are unable to apply online, or for other assistance, please contact 630-377-4446.
The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $40,000