Meter Reader (Defined - Term)

Final Filing Date: Only the first 100 qualified applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted online between Wednesday, February 26, 2025, and March 14, 2025, 5:00 p.m. will be accepted for further consideration.

*Defined-Term Positions are allocated full-time equivalent positions with appointments that are intended to last longer than six months but less than or up to two years. These assignments are not continuing in nature and terminate upon completion of the work, a specified term, decrease in workload such that the position is no longer required or the end of the budget allocation. The current Meter Reader Defined-Term position, for which this recruitment is conducted to fill, is anticipated to last two years after the initial hire date.  However, if workload decreases such that the position is no longer required, it will be eliminated.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

•    Reads a variety of water meters in an assigned area and records meter information into a hand-held computer; coordinates download of information into automated system with Customer Account Representatives responsible for billing activities.

•    Visits customer premises to connect or disconnect customer service; locates, reads, and turns meter on or off as required.

•    Field checks and inspects meters, connections, plumbing fixtures, and lines for leaks or damage; cleans in and around the meter to ensure future accessibility; initiates field orders for repair of damaged meters and/or to report leaks and unsafe conditions for which the District is responsible; reports unauthorized use of water or other unusual conditions; and performs minor maintenance such as replacing lids and painting curbs.

•    Fills out door hangers in order to alert customer when consumption is unusually high,
 when an obstruction prevents reading of meter, and/or when sign up for service is required.

•    Re-reads meters and investigates possible reasons for complaints of high billing due to increased water consumption or when consumption discrepancies are identified; recommends appropriate remedial action.

•    Answers customer inquiries and provides information to customers concerning District regulations governing service.

•    Safely and effectively operates a vehicle in connection with the duties of this class.

•    Performs other related work as required.

Education and Experience - High school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years employment which required substantial day-to-day interaction with other employees or the public to provide requested services with accurate attention to detail and adherence to procedures or standards.

Top candidates will have experience performing work that required field work, driving, routing, or independence in the field to route or schedule their own work, responsible customer service experience which required following and interpreting policies and procedures and as well as a demonstrated ability to handle the physical activity and stamina demands of the job. 

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