Meter Reader II

Job Description

General Purpose of Position

Installs, maintains and reads meters for city water distribution system and assists with other departmental duties

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Reads the City's water meters

Lead Meter Reader

Works with Utility Billing staff to coordinate readings schedules

Walks and drives assigned routes

Takes monthly readings for residential, commercial, and City meters

Operates hand-held encoders, including re-sequencing when needed

Deals with residents and animals en-route as needed

Answers field-related questions from meter readers and the public

Completes work orders related to utility billing and water service

Documents beginning and ending readings on new and closed accounts

Adds and removes services for moving residents and businesses

Locates water mains and service lines upon request

Prepares identification tags for meter services

Installs new meters and other outside reading devices

Hangs door notices for service shut-off and shuts off service when necessary

Reconnects service when needed

Assists with other departmental activities

Inspects water and sewer mains

Uses jet truck and sewer camera to diagnose problems

Pursues unaccountable losses in distribution system

Maintains and repairs meters

Removes meter when needed and removes collected water

Examines meter to determine if it can be repaired or must be replaced

Checks for leaks

Repairs meter when possible or makes arrangements for meter to be replaced

Replaces meters

Makes water taps

Obtains appropriate meter to install

Takes meter and other necessary equipment to site

Prepares site, makes tap and installs meter

Checks for water pressure and accuracy of installation

Participates in public relations and education

Communicates well with public

Handles customer inquiries effectively and courteously

Makes appropriate referrals to other City departments when needed

Performs similar duties within the department as assigned

Assists other city departments as needed, including snow removal, water and sewer

emergencies, and parks

Performs other duties as directed

Education and Experience

The person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. The person in this position mshould have three years of related field labor experience; five years of experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

The person in this position must have a valid Missouri CDL Class B driver's license and Water DS-II

certification. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test and random drug and alcohol testing.

Must be able to complete confined space training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

Policies and procedures related to transferring meter reading data

Meter installation, repair and maintenance

Proper installation, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater systems

Layout of city streets

Maintenance methods of grounds, buildings and equipment

Basic equipment maintenance and repair

Basic civil engineering principles

Proper materials and equipment

Federal and state statutes concerning the work of the department

Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication as well as algebraic andgeometric functions

General functions and operations of municipal government

Skills and Abilities

Walk for long periods of time over long distances

Use hand-held computer modules when needed

Make judgments concerning meter repair versus replacement

Accurately locate buried water lines

Install, maintain and repair water and sewer system components

Follow procedures to maintain vehicles and equipment

Use various types of equipment, including weedeaters, blowers, and tractors

Examine a repair or maintenance issue and determine an effective solution

Use common sense

Pay attention to detail

Complete detailed work accurately

Work effectively with a wide range of people

Meet specified deadlines

Prioritize daily work flow

Perform basic operations on personal computer

Work as a team member with other employees

Communicate effectively with others, both oral and written

Work autonomously when necessary

Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions

Deal with others in a professional manner

Maintain professional composure in heated situations

Follow departmental and City policies and procedures

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Full-time