Meter Reading Specialist

Socket.dev; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Georgia is seeking a Meter Reader to accurately record city meters on a route using a hand-held computer. Manual reads are performed when needed, and any tampered meters are reported to supervision.

You will verify readings for accounts with unusually high usage, replace meter lids as required, and perform related duties. A valid Georgia Class C license and prior PC-based customer service experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED with 2 years of PC-based customer service.
• Valid Class C Georgia driver's license and clean driving history.
• Ability to enter data accurately into a handheld computer.
• Knowledge of electric/water meters and safety procedures.
• Willing to work weekends and varied hours.
• Drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Record electric and water meter readings on assigned route using hand-held computer; manual readings as needed.
• Complete forms on meters that may be tampered or require repair and submit to supervisor.
• Verify meter readings for high consumption on accounts.
• Request and order special services by entering codes in portable hand-held computer.
• Replace missing or cracked lids on water meters and submit replacement report.
• Serve as floater between department jobs as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Read alphanumeric

Meter reading

Safety procedures

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand-held computer

Job description

Rate of Pay: $17.00 - $19.41 Status: Open Until Filled

This position is responsible for accurately recording city/BLW utility meters into a hand-held computer or manually as needed. Reports customer utility bill complaints and any evidence of tampered meters to supervisory staff.

• Works on an assigned route and records electric and water meter readings intohand-held computer. Required to manually read meters as necessary.
• Completes necessary forms on meters that may have been tampered with or need repair and submits to supervisor.
• Verifies meter readings for Customer Service division on accounts with unusually high consumption.
• Requests and orders special services by entering codes in portable hand-held computer.
• Replaces missing or cracked lids on water meters and submits replacement report as needed.
• Acts as a floater between various jobs within the department as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED and a minimum of two years of recent customer service experience using a PC to handle customer accounts. Prefer utility meter reading experience to include electronically reading meters and programming consumption figures into computer.
• Must have a valid Class C Georgia driver's license and a satisfactory seven-year driving history to include no DUI's in the last five years. Drug screen and criminal background check at time of hire required.
• Must have skill in accurately entering data into hand-held computer and ability to read alphanumeric characters with or without corrective lenses.
• Knowledge of electric and water meters and safety procedures. Ability to identify tampered meters.
• Ability to learn street locations, local maps and the MBLW service area.
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to walk for extended periods of time including up and down hills. Must be able to work in all weather conditions and work around dogs and other pets, insects, and other related conditions. Ability to perform heavy lifting. Complete physical requirements are listed below.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends.

Disclaimer Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen & background inquiry.