Meter Reader

City of San Juan, Texas; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Juan, Texas is seeking a Meter Reader to perform routine water meter readings, maintain accurate records, and assist the public with basic inquiries on site.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver license, and a T.C.E.Q. Class D License or the ability to obtain one. Expect physical work, exposure to outdoor conditions, and on-call emergencies.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Texas driver license is required and a T.C.E.Q. Class “D” License is required or will be obtained.
• On-route meter reading with daily public interaction.

Responsibilities

• Reads meters on the assigned route (route subject to change).
• Records all findings such as bad meters and straight connects.
• Keeps meter records and reports meters not accessible for readings.
• Checks that meters and visible plumbing are installed and functioning properly.
• Reports defects to supervisor.
• Checks consistency of meter readings.
• Performs maintenance duties when not reading.
• Makes water taps.
• Inspects equipment for safe operation prior to use.
• Responds to emergencies when required; on call.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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:

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