City of Winter Springs
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
The Part-time Meter Reader is under the general supervision of the Utilities Service Manager (reports directly to a supervisor as assigned), reads between 200 and 500 water meters daily over a pre-determined route. Ensures the accuracy of readings entered into a handheld smart phone device. Occasionally interacts with customers to gain access to their premises and answers questions as required. Performs minor water meter maintenance tasks. Reports abnormal or suspicious meter conditions or usage patterns to Manager or Service Technician. The ideal candidate will be cross-functional, performing fieldwork to assist the full-time meter readers and providing general office support to the billing team (entry-level office skills & general knowledge of MS Office Suite preferred).
Note: The scheduled shift is Tuesday - Friday, 7:30am to 2:30pm; 58 hours bi-weekly.
Walks along a predetermined route of varying length (typically two - five miles per day). Requires driving to various locations throughout the City, in a City owned vehicle.
Locates water meters on an assigned route and records water meter reading, both analog, digital and FM readings, on a handheld smart phone device.
Checks to see that the meters are functioning properly and reports broken glass, lids and other meter defects.
Checks consistency of meter readings and reports unusual cases.
Cleans out flooded and buried meters.
Cleans meter areas and replaces broken and malfunctioning meter boxes and meter box lids.
Conducts re-reads of meters when needed to confirm accuracy.
Distributes door-hanger notices.
Access, enter and retrieve information from various computer applications while maintaining a high level of quality control.
May assist with meter read audits, and other light data entry related to recording meter replacements, work orders, and complete associated paperwork.
Assist with special projects as assigned.
Assist with clerical and data entry work in an office setting.
Regular in-person attendance is required, since face-to-face interaction and coordination of work with other employees, outside colleagues, residents, or vendors, and all immediate access to documents or other information is located only in the workplace.
(These essential and additional job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)
High School Graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Florida Driver's License.
Clerical or utilities work experience preferred. General knowledge of MS Office Suite (ie; Outlook, Excel, etc).
Ability to work independently while managing time effectively.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection tasks.
Excellent communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with team members.
Ability to effectively communicate and provide excellent customer service to residents.
Knowledge and experience working in Utilities environment, preferably directly related to meter reading.
This position is considered "at-risk" for exposure to Hepatitis B during performance of regular duties. An acceptance/declination of vaccination form is required.
This position requires constant walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, and working close to or on the ground.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
The Part-time Meter Reader is under the general supervision of the Utilities Service Manager (reports directly to a supervisor as assigned), reads between 200 and 500 water meters daily over a pre-determined route. Ensures the accuracy of readings entered into a handheld smart phone device. Occasionally interacts with customers to gain access to their premises and answers questions as required. Performs minor water meter maintenance tasks. Reports abnormal or suspicious meter conditions or usage patterns to Manager or Service Technician. The ideal candidate will be cross-functional, performing fieldwork to assist the full-time meter readers and providing general office support to the billing team (entry-level office skills & general knowledge of MS Office Suite preferred).
Note: The scheduled shift is Tuesday - Friday, 7:30am to 2:30pm; 58 hours bi-weekly.
Walks along a predetermined route of varying length (typically two - five miles per day). Requires driving to various locations throughout the City, in a City owned vehicle.
Locates water meters on an assigned route and records water meter reading, both analog, digital and FM readings, on a handheld smart phone device.
Checks to see that the meters are functioning properly and reports broken glass, lids and other meter defects.
Checks consistency of meter readings and reports unusual cases.
Cleans out flooded and buried meters.
Cleans meter areas and replaces broken and malfunctioning meter boxes and meter box lids.
Conducts re-reads of meters when needed to confirm accuracy.
Distributes door-hanger notices.
Access, enter and retrieve information from various computer applications while maintaining a high level of quality control.
May assist with meter read audits, and other light data entry related to recording meter replacements, work orders, and complete associated paperwork.
Assist with special projects as assigned.
Assist with clerical and data entry work in an office setting.
Regular in-person attendance is required, since face-to-face interaction and coordination of work with other employees, outside colleagues, residents, or vendors, and all immediate access to documents or other information is located only in the workplace.
(These essential and additional job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)
High School Graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Florida Driver's License.
Clerical or utilities work experience preferred. General knowledge of MS Office Suite (ie; Outlook, Excel, etc).
Ability to work independently while managing time effectively.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection tasks.
Excellent communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with team members.
Ability to effectively communicate and provide excellent customer service to residents.
Knowledge and experience working in Utilities environment, preferably directly related to meter reading.
This position is considered "at-risk" for exposure to Hepatitis B during performance of regular duties. An acceptance/declination of vaccination form is required.
This position requires constant walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, and working close to or on the ground.
#J-18808-Ljbffr