Meter Reader I (10952)

**Primary Purpose**

: Performs field technical work for the County Water Department reading water meters and recording consumption, checks to see that meters are functioning, and initiating and terminating service.

• An employee in this class performs unskilled to semi-skilled work reading and recording water meters to determine consumption of water, report leaks.
• The employee drives a vehicle on an assigned route to determine meter readings and performs connects/disconnects.
• Work is performed independently within established policies, rules and procedures.
• Work is performed under the general supervision of the Customer Service Supervisor and is evaluated by accuracy and efficiency of meter readings and general quality of work.
  
  

**Essential Functions**

: - Reads water meters on an assigned route and records readings

• Makes special readings or re-readings as required
• Searches for leaks, as warranted
• Activates or deactivates meters, according to a cutoff list
• Checks to see that meters are functioning properly and reports defects not otherwise resolved to a supervisor
• Repairs damaged or malfunctioning meters or meter boxes, as necessary
• Clears mud, debris and other matter from meter boxes
• Installs or replaces meter boxes, as necessary
• Locates and identifies water meters; reports illegal hookups
• May be required to serve during times of disaster
• May be required to assist field technicians and plant operators
• Performs other related work as required
  
  

**Minimum Education and Experience**

: - Graduation from high school; ***or***

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Working knowledge of the geographic layout of the County and the Water system service area
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license and clear driving record
• Lift 50 pounds and fulfill physical job requirements as necessary