Meter Reader

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the geography of street locations of the city
• Knowledge of plumbing and water meter installation and repair
• Ability to write legibly
• Able to make routine mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately
• Able to deal tactfully and courteously with the public

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads water meters on an assigned route and records readings
• Reports meter skip or not acceptable for reading
• Visually checks to see that meters are functioning properly and reports defective meters
• Repairs leaks and broken water lines
• Explains and interprets unusual readings to customer
• Turns water meters on and off, inst...