More jobs:
Meter Reader
Job in
Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, 35609, USA
Listed on 2026-10-01
Listing for:
Decatur Utilities
Full Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-10-01
Job specializations:
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Maintenance Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Department: Meter Reading
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Central Parkway Service Center
Reporting To: Field Service Supervisor
DescriptionReads water, gas, wastewater and some electric consumption meters and records volume used by residential, commercial and industrial customers.
Key ResponsibilitiesA commitment to safety, providing reliable utility services, protecting public health and providing excellent customer service are the responsibilities of all job positions at Decatur Utilities. We believe that teamwork, open communication, honesty, integrity, fairness, diversity and respect for each other are essential traits to perform all job duties.
- Walks or drives truck over established route and takes readings of meter dials.
- Inspects meters and connections for defects, damage and unauthorized connections.
- Reports gas leaks found while reading.
- Recognizes abnormal conditions and keys in proper response to generate service request.
- Indicates irregularities on forms for necessary action by servicing department.
- Verifies readings to locate abnormal consumption and records reasons for fluctuations.
- Tags customer's door if meter cannot be read for any reason.
- Insures that routes are read in a timely manner.
- Maintains route integrity, including water register changes, meter box repairs and weed/shrub control.
- Assists in other areas of Field Services work as needed.
- High School diploma or GED
- 1 year of relevant work-related experience
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
- Regularly requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to read, interpret and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings and procedure manuals.
- Ability to prepare routine reports and short correspondence.
- Ability to interact and effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers, customers and public groups.
- Ability to operate meter reading software and mobile iPhone meter reading devices to record meter readings, photos, and memos.
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×