Meter Reader

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Reads water meters and records volume used by residential and commercial consumers. Walks or drives motor vehicle over established route and takes readings of meter dials. Inspects meters and connections for defects, damage, and unauthorized connections. Installs and removes meters. Repairs minor leaks around meter. Installs and removes concrete or plastic meter box. Remove grass and firm soil from around meter box and replace soil when completed.

Reports irregularities on forms for necessary action by servicing department. Verifies readings to locate abnormal consumption and records reasons for fluctuations. Turns service off for nonpayment of charges in vacant premises or on for new occupants. Returns route book to business office for billing purposes. Individual will perform other duties assigned by supervisor/department head as needed.

VII. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS Safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following:

City vehicle, Hand held meter reader, Water meters, Smart phone, Tablet Hard hat, Shovel, Hand tools

Two way radio, Meter box, Pager Clip board, Cell phone, Safety vest Steel toe boots, Pens, pencils, Work orders

Policy & procedure handbook, Note bookVIII. WORK ENVIRONMENT Exposure to the following environmental conditions are required for this job.

IX.MANUAL DEXTERITY Gross and fine finger dexterity are required to perform essential job functions. Fine finger-dexterity is required to hand write notes and to input data.