City of Eustis, FL
Salary:
$17.45 Hourly Location :
10 South Eustis Street Eustis Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
202500113 Department:
Finance Division:
Meter Reading Opening Date:
08/08/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Job Characteristics
The City of Eustis is seeking a trustworthy, responsible individual who, under general supervision, performs outdoor work involving the reading and recording of city water meters. Although the employee works independently and is often physically removed from supervision, duties are performed within the framework of pre-established policies and procedures.
Examples of Machines, Tools and Equipment Used
:
City vehicle; general office and computer equipment; metal detector; bee poles; flashlight; various hand tools, including shovels, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
Supervision Received
:
Field Customer Service Supervisor Essential Job Functions
Drives routes in order to collect RF meter readings according to department schedule; Manually read any meters that were unable to be read via RF; Operates handheld meter reading device and computer equipment manually inputting information if needed; Inspects meters and writes work orders on meters needing repair or replacement; Repairs and replaces broken or missing electronic meter heads; Reports any irregularities noted on route; Turns meters on and off, as required; Makes re-inspections of meters to verify readings and makes physical inspections of customer complaints, as needed; Writes up and delivers tags for high consumption; Performs various computer related functions including the loading of new sections, loading and unloading of routes in Edmunds, printing meter readings, pre-billing audits and Edmunds reports; Answers questions and provides information and assistance to the public, as needed; Inspects irrigation systems to advise customer of water consumption; Maintains and clears meter boxes of bugs, dirt and vegetation, as needed; Fuels and maintains a stocked city vehicle; Completes scheduled work orders in Utility Software including but not limited to:
Meter Locates (flagging or marking); Meter Pollings; On/Off for new connections, final reads and vacation status; Quality Control Checks;
Collects on past-due accounts via phone, as needed; Works on-call schedule as required; Works on-call, as needed, during emergency situations such as hurricanes, severe weather, etc.; Must learn the other duties which include cut-on and cut-off procedures as well as all other duties before being able to move to Field Customer Service Representative (Minimum must have one year or proficiency has been achieved beyond the one year).
Other Job Functions:
Assists the Water Customer Service Division with various clerical duties during inclement weather and upon completion of field work; Assists the other department staff, as needed; Performs various tasks including and post office errands for the department, if necessary; Assists in the preparation for and aftermath of a major emergency such as a hurricane or other storm or disaster, as needed; Performs other related duties as needed.
Requirements
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of basic mathematics principles; general knowledge of city streets.
Ability to work well with others and assist the public cooperatively and courteously; ability to read and write English; ability to perform routine mathematics calculations accurately and quickly; ability to carry out assignments with minimum instructions; ability to maintain accurate records; ability to drive a vehicle; ability to work on-call during emergency situations including nights, weekends and holidays; ability to remain at a city work shelter, before, during and after a hurricane or other storm or disaster, if asked.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma, supplemented by a demonstrated ability to read and write English. Valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record is required.
Working Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, due to the nature of the position, must be available to be on-call during emergency situations including nights, weekends, and holidays. Supplemental Information
Physical Demands: This is continuous light work and occasional heavy work. Requires frequent driving, walking and standing for long periods of time; frequent stooping, bending and reaching; regular lifting of 15 to 50 pounds; good finger/hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination; good eyesight; working in adverse environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.) for long periods of time.
Salary Information: As of October 1, 2025, $17.4569 to $24.7411 per hour ($36,310.35 - $51,461.55 per year); EXCELLENT benefits (Note: See Benefits Tab for more information).
Applicants should expect a starting salary of $17.4569 per hour.
Only applicants with the most job-related qualifications will be selected for interview and further consideration. Additional consideration may be given to applicants with more extensive education, training, or experience. Following a thorough background investigation including a criminal history and driver's license check, the candidate will be given a conditional offer of employment. The final candidate will be required to pass a drug test and medical exam.
Closing Date: October 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Important Information: Applications must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date as listed above. The City may close positions that are posted with an Open closing date at any time, without prior notice. The City's application is required. The online application is the preferred method but printed applications are also available in person at 109-A East Orange Ave, Eustis. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. For assistance or more information, please visit Human Resources at www.eustis.org or call 352-483-5472. Under Florida Law, all application materials are public record and subject to public scrutiny. To: Candidates for Employment with the City of Eustis
The City is Proud to Announce the Following General Employee Benefits: (Please note: This is a summary only and is not intended to be a complete description of covered benefits. This information does not replace, add to or change the City's personnel rules or other written policies, regulations, contracts or certificates. If a discrepancy arises, the actual policy, regulation, contract or certificate will prevail in all circumstances.)
Health Insurance: Florida Blue Plans 05901 and 03559 are available at no cost to the employee. Florida Blue PPO Plan 03769 and HMO Plan 55 are available buy-up plans. Dependent coverage is available on all plans for a monthly premium.
Dental Insurance: Cigna Dental benefits are available at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is available for a monthly premium.
VisionCare: Vision benefits are available through National Vision Administrators (NVA) for a modest premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: The City provides $20,000 group life insurance and $20,000 accidental death benefits for general city employees. The City provides $50,000 group life and $50,000 accidental death benefits for Department/Division Directors. Employees may purchase supplemental policies through payroll deduction.
Empower 401 Money Purchase Plan: Funded 6% by City contributions and 4% by employee contributions-must work five (5) years to have a vested interest. Employee contributions are pre-tax. Comprehensive range of investment options is available through Empower.
Empower 457 deferred compensation plan and 457 Roth options are available.
Annual Leave: Annual leave is earned at the rate of eight (8) hours per month through six (6) years. After seven (7) years, additional accruals per year to a maximum of 188.4 hours (23.55 days) per year.
Sick Leave: Sick leave is earned at the rate of eight (8) hours per month of employment, not to exceed 96 hours (12 days) per year.
Holidays: Paid holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday. Full time employees (except Directors, Deputy Directors or equivalent positions), who are required to work on an approved holiday, receive pay at one and one half (1.5) times their regular hourly rate for time worked on that holiday.
Merit Plan/Pay Increases: Yearly merit increases, when funded, are based on a Performance Evaluation Score.
Funeral Leave: The City provides for up to 3 days in state and 5 days out of state, upon approval.
Uniforms: Furnished by the City in certain departments.
Direct Deposit: Optional but recommended.
Financial Advice: Free financial advisor available, by appointment.
Tuition Reimbursement: Approved reimbursement after initial trial period (contingent upon availability of funding).
Other Benefits:
Cemetery & Urn Interment spaces for deceased employees and retired employee with 7 or more years of service Prepaid LegalShield and ID Theft Protection Aflac supplemental insurance policies Flexible Spending Reimbursement Plans for Medical Expenses and/or Childcare Free Employee Fitness Center Optional Employer Program: Section 125 Cafeteria Plan - Supplemental insurance costs may be deducted from pre-tax dollars, at the option of the employee. 01
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
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Do you have a valid Florida Driver's license with an acceptable record?
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$17.45 Hourly Location :
10 South Eustis Street Eustis Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
202500113 Department:
Finance Division:
Meter Reading Opening Date:
08/08/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Job Characteristics
The City of Eustis is seeking a trustworthy, responsible individual who, under general supervision, performs outdoor work involving the reading and recording of city water meters. Although the employee works independently and is often physically removed from supervision, duties are performed within the framework of pre-established policies and procedures.
Examples of Machines, Tools and Equipment Used
:
City vehicle; general office and computer equipment; metal detector; bee poles; flashlight; various hand tools, including shovels, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
Supervision Received
:
Field Customer Service Supervisor Essential Job Functions
Drives routes in order to collect RF meter readings according to department schedule; Manually read any meters that were unable to be read via RF; Operates handheld meter reading device and computer equipment manually inputting information if needed; Inspects meters and writes work orders on meters needing repair or replacement; Repairs and replaces broken or missing electronic meter heads; Reports any irregularities noted on route; Turns meters on and off, as required; Makes re-inspections of meters to verify readings and makes physical inspections of customer complaints, as needed; Writes up and delivers tags for high consumption; Performs various computer related functions including the loading of new sections, loading and unloading of routes in Edmunds, printing meter readings, pre-billing audits and Edmunds reports; Answers questions and provides information and assistance to the public, as needed; Inspects irrigation systems to advise customer of water consumption; Maintains and clears meter boxes of bugs, dirt and vegetation, as needed; Fuels and maintains a stocked city vehicle; Completes scheduled work orders in Utility Software including but not limited to:
Meter Locates (flagging or marking); Meter Pollings; On/Off for new connections, final reads and vacation status; Quality Control Checks;
Collects on past-due accounts via phone, as needed; Works on-call schedule as required; Works on-call, as needed, during emergency situations such as hurricanes, severe weather, etc.; Must learn the other duties which include cut-on and cut-off procedures as well as all other duties before being able to move to Field Customer Service Representative (Minimum must have one year or proficiency has been achieved beyond the one year).
Other Job Functions:
Assists the Water Customer Service Division with various clerical duties during inclement weather and upon completion of field work; Assists the other department staff, as needed; Performs various tasks including and post office errands for the department, if necessary; Assists in the preparation for and aftermath of a major emergency such as a hurricane or other storm or disaster, as needed; Performs other related duties as needed.
Requirements
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of basic mathematics principles; general knowledge of city streets.
Ability to work well with others and assist the public cooperatively and courteously; ability to read and write English; ability to perform routine mathematics calculations accurately and quickly; ability to carry out assignments with minimum instructions; ability to maintain accurate records; ability to drive a vehicle; ability to work on-call during emergency situations including nights, weekends and holidays; ability to remain at a city work shelter, before, during and after a hurricane or other storm or disaster, if asked.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma, supplemented by a demonstrated ability to read and write English. Valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record is required.
Working Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, due to the nature of the position, must be available to be on-call during emergency situations including nights, weekends, and holidays. Supplemental Information
Physical Demands: This is continuous light work and occasional heavy work. Requires frequent driving, walking and standing for long periods of time; frequent stooping, bending and reaching; regular lifting of 15 to 50 pounds; good finger/hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination; good eyesight; working in adverse environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.) for long periods of time.
Salary Information: As of October 1, 2025, $17.4569 to $24.7411 per hour ($36,310.35 - $51,461.55 per year); EXCELLENT benefits (Note: See Benefits Tab for more information).
Applicants should expect a starting salary of $17.4569 per hour.
Only applicants with the most job-related qualifications will be selected for interview and further consideration. Additional consideration may be given to applicants with more extensive education, training, or experience. Following a thorough background investigation including a criminal history and driver's license check, the candidate will be given a conditional offer of employment. The final candidate will be required to pass a drug test and medical exam.
Closing Date: October 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Important Information: Applications must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date as listed above. The City may close positions that are posted with an Open closing date at any time, without prior notice. The City's application is required. The online application is the preferred method but printed applications are also available in person at 109-A East Orange Ave, Eustis. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. For assistance or more information, please visit Human Resources at www.eustis.org or call 352-483-5472. Under Florida Law, all application materials are public record and subject to public scrutiny. To: Candidates for Employment with the City of Eustis
The City is Proud to Announce the Following General Employee Benefits: (Please note: This is a summary only and is not intended to be a complete description of covered benefits. This information does not replace, add to or change the City's personnel rules or other written policies, regulations, contracts or certificates. If a discrepancy arises, the actual policy, regulation, contract or certificate will prevail in all circumstances.)
Health Insurance: Florida Blue Plans 05901 and 03559 are available at no cost to the employee. Florida Blue PPO Plan 03769 and HMO Plan 55 are available buy-up plans. Dependent coverage is available on all plans for a monthly premium.
Dental Insurance: Cigna Dental benefits are available at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is available for a monthly premium.
VisionCare: Vision benefits are available through National Vision Administrators (NVA) for a modest premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: The City provides $20,000 group life insurance and $20,000 accidental death benefits for general city employees. The City provides $50,000 group life and $50,000 accidental death benefits for Department/Division Directors. Employees may purchase supplemental policies through payroll deduction.
Empower 401 Money Purchase Plan: Funded 6% by City contributions and 4% by employee contributions-must work five (5) years to have a vested interest. Employee contributions are pre-tax. Comprehensive range of investment options is available through Empower.
Empower 457 deferred compensation plan and 457 Roth options are available.
Annual Leave: Annual leave is earned at the rate of eight (8) hours per month through six (6) years. After seven (7) years, additional accruals per year to a maximum of 188.4 hours (23.55 days) per year.
Sick Leave: Sick leave is earned at the rate of eight (8) hours per month of employment, not to exceed 96 hours (12 days) per year.
Holidays: Paid holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday. Full time employees (except Directors, Deputy Directors or equivalent positions), who are required to work on an approved holiday, receive pay at one and one half (1.5) times their regular hourly rate for time worked on that holiday.
Merit Plan/Pay Increases: Yearly merit increases, when funded, are based on a Performance Evaluation Score.
Funeral Leave: The City provides for up to 3 days in state and 5 days out of state, upon approval.
Uniforms: Furnished by the City in certain departments.
Direct Deposit: Optional but recommended.
Financial Advice: Free financial advisor available, by appointment.
Tuition Reimbursement: Approved reimbursement after initial trial period (contingent upon availability of funding).
Other Benefits:
Cemetery & Urn Interment spaces for deceased employees and retired employee with 7 or more years of service Prepaid LegalShield and ID Theft Protection Aflac supplemental insurance policies Flexible Spending Reimbursement Plans for Medical Expenses and/or Childcare Free Employee Fitness Center Optional Employer Program: Section 125 Cafeteria Plan - Supplemental insurance costs may be deducted from pre-tax dollars, at the option of the employee. 01
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
Yes No
02
Do you have a valid Florida Driver's license with an acceptable record?
Yes No
Required Question