Meter Reader

City of Johnson City; East Park (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee, is seeking a Meter Reader in the Water & Sewer department to perform field reads and record consumption on assigned routes.

Responsibilities include inspecting meters, connecting/disconnecting services, handling customer inquiries, and maintaining accurate records to ensure proper billings, with pre-employment checks required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read maps and street names for routing.
• Basic arithmetic and reliable interaction with the public.

Responsibilities

• Reads water meters on an assigned route and records readings.
• Inspects meters and reports defects to a supervisor.
• Connects and disconnects meters; transfers water service.
• Works off cut-off lists and conducts meter re-reads as needed.
• Assists customers by responding to inquiries and follows safety policy.

Skills

Meter reading

Route navigation

Customer service

Data recording

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is currently accepting applications for a Meter Reader with the Water & Sewer department. Performs intermediate field clerical work in reading water meters and recording consumption; does related work as required. The main responsibility of positions in this class is the accurate reading and recording of water consumption of utility customers. The work includes keeping records on standard forms so that billings can be made properly. Employees follow designated routes, receive specific work instructions and refer unusual questions to a superior for decisions.

Essential Functions of Position:

• reads water meters on an assigned route and records readings;
• makes inspections to see that meters are functioning properly and reports any defects to a superior;
• connects and disconnects meters, transfers water service;
• works cut off list;
• conducts meter checks, re-reads;
• occasionally participates in the installation of meters;
• may substitute as Utility Service Worker during emergency conditions;
• walking for extended periods to read water meters;
• observes safety policy and requirements
• assist customers by responding to inquiries
• performs related tasks as required.

Requirements for Education and Skills: General working knowledge of the geography and street location of the City; ability to write legibly; ability to make simple arithmetical calculations rapidly and accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public; good health and physical condition to permit walking all day under varying climatic conditions.

Acceptable Experience and Training: Completion of high school or GED and some experience in work providing familiarity with a water utility or equivalent; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required.