What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter Reader position at Morgantown Utility Board?
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
11 paidHolidays
Paid Sick and Vacation time
Pension Fund and 457(b) Savings Plan
PPE provided with annual boot allowance
Company paid continuing education
PEIA Health Insurance – PPB Plan C (high-deductible plan) is MUB funded – 0 premiums for employees (including family) and an HSA account funded by MUB to cover the deductible. There are a total of seven plans to choose from.
Guardian Dental and Vision coverage
Guardian STD, LTD, Life Insurance
DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include, but not limited to the following:
- Accurately read meters
- Removal of meters for repairs / setting meters for new service
- Meter testing
- Non-payment service shutoff / collections from customer and reconnections of service
- Work productively and efficiently without taking shortcuts
- Required to be on call one week of each month
REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid driver’s license along with a good driving record
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must possess basic mathematic and writing skills
- Being in good physical condition with ability to walk meter routes is required
- Appropriate personal appearance and good communications skills required due to contact with customers
- Available to work overtime and report to work after hours in response to emergencies
- Abilities to work in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold work in all weather conditions
It is the policy of the Utility Board to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual merit and objective job qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience working with utility’s reading meters
- Physically able to walk several miles per day in all weather conditions
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Able to lift up to 50lbs many times per day
- Able to communicate face to face with customers, as needed
Salary : $19