What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter Reader position at Water Utility Management LLC?
A meter reader is responsible for accurate and timely reading and recording of water meters to facilitate customer billing.
Position Responsibilities:
- Locate, read, and record residential and commercial water meters.
- Operates a company vehicle with an acceptable driving history.
- Follow basic billing and related customer service policies and procedures.
- Responds to customer inquiries regarding meter reading schedule, how meters are read, and other customer service-related matters.
- Operates within high accuracy standards in meeting daily reading quotas.
- Able to walk 3 to 5 miles per day, reading approximately 120 meters per day on average.
- Meters are located outdoors. Meter readers must make every attempt to find and read the meters regardless of the location and condition.
- The position requires a consistent amount of physical activity.
- There are no climate weather clauses and meter readers must work regardless of temperature.
- Uses a company provided smart phone or other communication device to report safety hazards and water leaks.
- Ability to use pump related equipment to access flooded meter boxes.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Other Skills:
Dependable, responsible, persistent, energetic, goal oriented, accurate and able to work with minimal supervision.
Physical Requirements:
Requires ability to walk 3-5 miles per day in all weather conditions. Be able to bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time. Climb a ladder, kneel, reach, use of hands and arms. Specific vision abilities include close, distance and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.- Constant exposure to sun, working in various temperatures and high humidity, exposure to noise and vibration, walking on slippery and hard surfaces and exposure to airborne dust.
Special Requirements:
- Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Computer experience a plus
- Ability to perform duties in a responsible manner with minimal supervision.
Water Utility Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
Water Utility Management is a family owned and operated business providing water and wastewater services to more than 30,000 customers across 17 counties.
Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, excellent benefits, professional development, and an outstanding work environment based on our mission and values. For full-time employees, WUM is proud to offer health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days of employment. We also offer 401-K options with up to 3% matching, with the additional option of enrolling in a Flexible Spending Account.
