Field Meter Reader II: Outdoors & Customer Impact

City-of-Kent,-W; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kent is seeking a Meter Reader 2 to read water meters, maintain records, and investigate usage anomalies. This is a full-time, outdoor role with regular interaction with residents, business owners, and city staff, using handheld meter-reading devices and related tools.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of meter-reading experience, plus a WA drivers license and the ability to obtain First Aid/CPR within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• One year experience in meter reading and repair work at a level equivalent to a Meter Reader 1.
• Valid Washington State drivers license, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Successful completion of the Citys Defensive Driving Course within six months of employment.
• First Aid/CPR certification or the ability to obtain within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Read residential, commercial, and industrial water meters on assigned routes and record readings using hand held devices.
• Locate water meters that may be hidden and replace meters or repair as needed.
• Load and unload meter readings into PC-based system for processing of billing.
• Notify customers of possible service leaks and perform delinquency notifications and service turn offs.
• Provide customer service in person, by phone, and in writing; maintain meter records and reports.

Skills

Meter readings

Customer service

Geography of City

Driving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Meter reading devices

Defensive Driving Course

First Aid/CPR

Job description

The City of Kent is seeking a Meter Reader 2 to read water meters, maintain records, and investigate usage anomalies. This is a full-time, outdoor role with regular interaction with residents, business owners, and city staff, using handheld meter-reading devices and related tools.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of meter-reading experience, plus a WA drivers license and the ability to obtain First Aid/CPR within six months.