Meter Services Technician

Work Location

4520 66th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34210

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm (Standby on Rotation)

$19.51 - $24.38

This classification performs various functions associated with meter reading and inspecting meter installations. Position requires direct customer contact and excellent customer service skills. Work requires a high degree of accuracy and is performed with some independence in judgment and decision making within established rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and is reviewed for results obtained.

Indoor/Outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 75 lbs. with assistance.

• Quickly learns the geography and street locations of the unincorporated areas of Manatee County, in order to read and inspect assigned meters throughout the County's distribution system.
• Accurately reads/re-reads meters; precisely records meter readings and data by hand or utilizing a handheld data collection device.
• Determines and records malfunctions, leaks, damage or suspected tampering found.
• Arranges new and existing accounts in efficient read sequence number order.
• Comprehends and follows oral and written directions.
• Performs strenuous work under a variety of weather (including inclement) conditions.
• Performs duties in various types of locations, i.e., rural sites, confined spaces, etc.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Consistently deals with coworkers and the public in a courteous, tactful and professional manner.
• Records information accurately and maintains simple records.
• Works rotating standby hours, weekends, and hours outside of normal schedule when requested.
• Properly utilizes and maintains County tools, equipment and vehicles related to area of assignment.
• Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate of competency.
• Valid driver's license with valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

• Customer Service Communications training.
• Customer Service Basic Skills training.
• Building Customer Service Relationships training.
• Customer Service Listening Skills training.
• Internet Mapping Resources.
• Outlook Bundle - MS Outlook 1.
• Mobile Laptop Order Training.

• Ability to repetitively bend, squat, kneel, and lift and move up to fifty (50) pounds over a minimum period of seven (7) hours.
• Ability to continuously walk, climb and enter/exit vehicles over a minimum period of seven hours.
• Visual acuity sufficient to accurately read water meters and calibrate settings.