Meter Reader

Job Title:
Meter Reader

Department:
Water/Utilities

Salary: $37,708

Full-Time w/Benefits

Reports To:
Water Department Manager FLSA Classification:
Full Time, Exempt

Date Revised:
October 2026 Department:
Water/Utilities

The purpose of the class is to read water meters and maintain accurate recording of water consumption to facilitate proper billing, and to perform related technical work as required. This class works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.

• Reads water meters on assigned route.
• Records water readings on City issue iPhone.
• Cleans out meter boxes as needed; reports improperly installed or defective meters.
• Re-reads meters as requested.
• Connects and disconnects meters as ordered.
• Change out stopped meters
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Performs all work in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance from customers and the general public regarding areas of responsibility.
• Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports.
• Performs general clerical work as required, including but not limited to copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, completing forms, etc.
• Attends training, meetings, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations detailed in this job description are not always specifically described, and employees, at the discretion of the City, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions and as requested as the discretion of management of the City.

• Perform other duties as assigned and requested.

• Requires high school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Requires over three months and up to and including six months.
• – Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with ability to develop strong professional working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• – Ability to speak compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
• – Ability to plan effectively, set priorities, make sound decisions, and to manage/complete multi-faceted projects in conjunction with normal activity.
• – Superior organizational skills, strong quality orientation, and high attention to detail.
• – Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and custom applications.
• – Strong ethical standards, reliability, professionalism, positive attitude, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

To ensure the greatest possible protection for employees in the workplace, the City of Anderson requires cooperative efforts of all employees with help in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful work environment.

The City of Anderson requires that PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) be used by employees whenever workplace hazards are discovered that could damage any part of the body. In addition, the City of Anderson requires all employees to wear PPE, such as but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, safety shoes, hearing protection (ear plugs/ear muffs), gloves, etc. as required by their job duties.

PPE is to be used as a tool to eliminate and/or reduce the hazards employees face in their daily job duties.

PPE is not to be used and will not be used as a substitute for safe work practices, machine guards, or other controls designed by equipment manufacturers or other engineering…