Utility Service Technician

City of Leesburg; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Leesburg seeks a durable Meter Reader to perform outdoor reading and recording of utility meters. You will follow routes, inspect meters, log data on handheld devices, and handle related paperwork.

The role requires independence and the ability to work in varying weather conditions. Responsibilities include maintaining meter boxes, reporting irregularities, and ensuring safety procedures while interacting with the public.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Requires at least two years of outdoor general physical labor.
• General knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work with little supervision and independently.
• Must know city street locations within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Follow prescribed routes to read and record meter information.
• Visually inspect meters and generate work orders for repairs.
• Report irregularities noted on route.
• Maintain and clear meter boxes of bugs, dirt and vegetation.
• Enter meter information into handheld devices.
• Maintain and stock city vehicle.
• Inspect vehicles and report malfunctions.
• Re-read meters to verify readings.
• Perform routine office tasks (typing, filing, faxing, etc.).
• Stand-by status may be required.
• Maintain traffic control and safety procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and public.

Skills

Outdoor work

General physical labor

Microsoft Office

Ability to work with little supervised

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

The purpose of the class is to read and record utility meter readings. Under general supervision, performs outdoor work involving the reading and recording of city utility meters. Duties include excessive walking, bending and driving in inclement weather conditions. Although the employee works independently and is often physically removed from supervision, duties are performed within the framework of pre-established policies and procedures.

• Follows prescribed routes to read and record utility meter information;
• Visually inspects meters and generates work order if meters needing repair or replacement;
• Reports any irregularities noted on route;
• Maintains and clears meter boxes of bugs, dirt and vegetation, as needed;
• Enter meter information into hand held devices.
• Maintains and stocks city vehicle.
• Inspects vehicles, performs service or minor maintenance and reports malfunctions.
• Re-read meters to verify readings;
• Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, and copying.
• This position is subject to stand-by status.
• Maintains traffic control and ensures vehicle and pedestrian safety procedures are observed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public as necessitated by the work.

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.

• Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience working outside performing general physical labor.

• A general knowledge of computers is required including Microsoft Office.

• Must be able to work with little supervision and there is considerable discretion to act independently.

• Requires general knowledge of street locations throughout the City service area.

• Weekend, holiday and afterhours work may be required, as well as after-hours response and emergencies.

• Requires a valid State of Florida driver licenseand satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

• Special skill or equipment certification may be required.