Meter Reader

Salary : $31,200.00 - $46,800.00 Annually
Location : 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Finance
Division: Revenue Collection
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Overview

This position plays an essential role in supporting accurate utility services for residents and businesses throughout the City. Through reliable meter readings, equipment maintenance, and field support, this role helps ensure proper utility billing, timely service delivery, and the efficient operation of the City's water system. The work performed in this position contributes to customer service, operational accuracy, and the continued reliability of critical public infrastructure.
Position Functions

Read and properly record readings for water meters throughout the City.

• Read water meter registers daily to be recorded onto handheld unit (currently using Itron FC300 device).
• Clean mud and debris from meter boxes and locate buried meters.
• Deliver delinquent and shut off notices to residents and businesses.
• Drive to and from City work sites.
• Remove and install water meters, turning them on and off as necessary.
• Identify possible cross connections.
• Conduct flow test on water meters, as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. Be available for emergency call-outs.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.
• Complete required trainings as specified within the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver license. Must obtain Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six (6) months experience reading utility meters.
• Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.

Supplemental Information
Applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure & Authorization Regarding Background Investigation, a Confidentiality Agreement and a criminal background screening.

Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related felony offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).

If selected, an essential functions assessment is required to measure the ability to safely perform the required physical demands.

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The City of Altamonte Springs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health employee coverage and basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees may enroll in optional additional life package options, flex spending account, long term and short term disability coverage, dental and vision coverage, and a deferred compensation plan. There are pension plan options, depending on the position held.

Employees also have access to an extensive wellness program, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement/education incentive program.

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Do you have at least a high school diploma or G.E.D.?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver license? Must obtain State of Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have six (6) months experience reading utility meters?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the willingness to adopt AI (Artificial Intelligence) and emerging technologies?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

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Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Experience should be relevant and within the last ten (10) years of work history.
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