Meter Reader
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4 days ago
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Job Summary
Position Purpose:
Spends up to 6 hours driving (driving routes) and walks an average of 5-6 miles with the potential of up to 10 miles (walking routes). Transfer to/from vehicle to perform work between 8 and 50 times. Obtains and records accurate water usage and other data from customer meters using a variety of means including manual visual readings and electronic digital devices in accordance with established routing patterns and timelines. Clearly communicates issues with customers and to other departments to ensure appropriate follow-up. Performs Customer Service Person (Field) functions as directed by management.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Drives to and from work locations.
- Regularly enters and exits vehicle.
- Obtains and records accurate water usage and other data from customer meters using a variety of means including manual visual readings and electronic digital devices in accordance with established routing patterns and timelines.
- Inspects meter installations for tampering insuring that lids are secure meter registers are readable and meter box is accessible.
- Inputs data for reports (i.e. hazard codes damage reports location and meter condition information etc.)
- Trims around meter boxes.
- Gives proper leak notification to customers and/or company.
- Performs Customer Service Person (Field) functions as directed by management and late-shift Customer Service Person (Field) duties on a rotating schedule.
- Uses digital tools (computer laptop tablet smart phone etc.) devices and software to communicate and perform and record work.
- Performs all job responsibilities and duties in compliance with all safety health environmental and security laws rules policies programs and training.
Qualifications :
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- 1 year experience in utility meter reading or field utility customer service distribution system work etc. preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to read meters with an error rate not to exceed 1% within six (6) months.
- Ability to read and interpret maps.
- Ability to work with various hand tools and equipment.
- Excellent hand/eye/foot coordination necessary to open/close meter lids.
- Excellent communications skills both oral and written.
- Excellent organization interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Ability to function in the digital world using computer laptop tablet smartphone devices and software to communicate and perform and record work.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Satisfactory completion of high school courses in general mathematics.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license.
Physical Requirements:
- The Meter Reader typically walks up to 5-6 miles and sometimes up to 10 miles (in all weather conditions and at times on even/uneven ground and slippery conditions).
- Lifting/carrying up to 31 lbs. is required on an occasional basis.
- Frequent crouching kneeling stooping/bending and twisting is performed with occasional lying down or crawling.
- Reaching is performed frequently below shoulder level and occasionally at shoulder level/above.
Additional Information :
Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Route Driving
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Hand Tools
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Millennium
- Computer Literacy
- Driving
- Plumbing
- Baking
- Unity
About Company
Veolia aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Our mission to Resource the world demonstrates the unwavering commitment of our 220,000 employees to creating a positive impact for our planet. By joining Veolia Water Technologies, not only will you become a Re ... View more
