What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter Reader position at Pasco County, FL?
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A METER READER
The Meter Reader role involves both field and office work including the reading water meters, recording and reporting readings, and evaluating water consumption. Primary duties include reading water meters on an assigned route, recording the readings, checking functionality of meters, completing service orders for turn-ons, turn-off, and disconnects, and reporting any abnormal or suspicious meter conditions or patterns, such as illegal connections. Training for this role will be provided.
***The Meter Reader position provides a possible career path for advancement to Meter Reader II and Meter Reader III when education, experience, and performance requirements and expectations are met.***
Essential Job Functions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to gain knowledge of the geography of the County and navigate street locations.
- Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public.
- Ability to accurately use a handheld processor and a tough book computer to record meter information.
- Ability to perform service orders in the field.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic tough book computer issues.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
- Knowledge of working with hand tools, including but not limited to shovels, turnkeys, pliers, and screwdrivers.
- Working knowledge of personal security and situational awareness for workers who are alone in public.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Constantly, required to bend, stoop, squat, and walk from 8-15 miles per day in all types of weather. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Pension Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $18 - $25