Meter Reader

City of San Juan, Texas; San Juan (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Juan, Texas is seeking a meter reader to read assigned routes, record readings, and report issues. The role involves frequent public contact, basic maintenance tasks, and on-call emergency response.

Implements safety checks on equipment, operates meters and related tools, and maintains accurate records while walking long distances on varied terrain. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a Texas driver license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• TC EQ Class 'D' License required or obtainment planned with assignment.
• Valid Texas driver with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Reads meters on the assigned route; route subject to change.
• Records findings such as bad meters and straight reads.
• Keeps records of meters and reports meters not accessible for readings.
• Checks meters and visible plumbing for correct installation and operation.
• Reports defects to supervisor for action.
• Ensures meter readings are consistent.
• Performs maintenance duties when not reading.
• Makes water taps and inspects equipment prior to operation.
• Responds to emergencies; on call as required.
• Makes minor repairs/adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to walk long periods under varying conditions.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas driver license

Job description

Hourly:

$13.59

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Under the general supervision of the Crew Leader; Position has responsibilities for reports and/or records. Position requires daily contact with public which requires simple courtesies and exercise of tact and diplomacy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Reads meters on the assigned route. (route subject to change)
2. Records all findings, such as bad meters, straight connects, etc.
3. Keeps record of meters, read and reports meters not accessible for readings.
4. Check to see that meters and visible plumbing are correctly installed and functioning properly.
5. Reports any defects to immediate supervisor for further action.
6. Check to determine consistency of meter readings.
7. Performs duties of maintenance worker when not reading.
8. Makes water taps.
9. Inspects equipment for proper operation and safety prior to operating.
10. Responds to emergencies when required; (subject to on call).
11. Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
12. Ability to walk long periods of time under varying working conditions.
13. Performs other related tasks as required

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS:

Meter reading handhelds, pens, pencils, hand and powered tools, notebooks, ladders, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position may have some unusual working hours, irregular hours or shifts. Exposure to hazards which might result in serious injury; may work under extreme outdoor conditions. The physical demands are medium lifting up to 50 lbs., significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling.

EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED:

Requires a High School Diploma or GED. Position requires considerable knowledge of the subject to perform effectively, with little direct supervision, in work situation which are varied or which have deviation and irregularities. This job was evaluated on the premise that the incumbent would already have a T.C.E.Q. Class "D" License. If employee does not have this license, he/she will receive one grade lower and work assignments will be lower skilled until license is obtained. Requires a valid Texas driver with a satisfactory driving record.

Note:

The above duties describe the chief functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of the job.