Utility Service Worker (Meter Reader)

Valdosta Police Department; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

The Valdosta Police Department is seeking a candidate for a position responsible for assisting in water utility meter readings and performing minor maintenance. Key responsibilities include operating a vehicle assigned for reading water usage data, troubleshooting malfunctions, and connecting service for new customers.

Successful candidates should have knowledge of safety policies, utility meter operations, and effective communication skills. A valid driver's license issued by Georgia is required. This role offers a competitive salary of $16.26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of department safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of utility meter operations and maintenance principles.
• Sufficient experience usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Operates a vehicle along an assigned route to read and record water usage data.
• Locates malfunctioning meters and makes minor repairs.
• Installs water meters for accounts with removed meters.
• Turns off and locks meters for nonpayment; reconnects once paid.
• Collects meter data using cell phone or tablet.

Skills

Knowledge of department safety policies and procedures

Utility meter operations and maintenance principles

Knowledge of area streets and roads

Vehicle maintenance principles

Use of handheld computers and job-related software

Operation of assigned vehicles and equipment

Use of hand and power tools

Problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Basic mathematical calculations

Education

Completion of an apprenticeship/internship or similar position

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for assisting in the reading of water utility meters and minor maintenance of them; disconnecting and reconnection of water accounts.

Responsibilities

• Operates a vehicle along an assigned route to read and record water usage data using our AMI cellular system or manually.
• Locates malfunctioning meters; troubleshoots and makes minor repairs.
• Replaces and repairs meter lids and boxes.
• Changes out endpoints/antennas and meters.
• Install water meters for existing accounts where meters have been pulled in the past.
• Turns off and locks meters for nonpayment; reconnects them once paid.
• Connects water service for new customers.
• Re-reads and QA’s meters as assigned.
• Rechecks and visits with customers, contractors regarding meter issues and high bills.
• Collect meter data using cell phone or tablet.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Issues door tags and messages from Customer Service to customers.
• Performs other related duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of department safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of utility meter operations and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of area streets and roads.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance principles.
• Skill in the use of handheld computers and job‑related software.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Salary

$16.26/hour