Water Meter Reader III

Position Title:

Water Meter Reader III

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME

Job Description:

Salt Lake City – Public Utilities Department is looking for skilled individuals to join our team. Qualified individuals are expected to read small and large compound water meters on prescribed residential and commercial routes. This is field work requiring exposure to driving and occupational hazards then make accurate recordings of those readings using a laptop computer to record and operate VXU data collection. Incumbents are expected to report irregularities found in the field; and interact with customers tactfully and courteously by answering their inquiries and complaints regarding services. Selected candidate(s) report to the Metering Technologies Supervisor.

Position Salary Range:

• $25.76 - $33.93

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtains from supervisor route assignment for current day. Performs data transfer of routes, to and from laptop and PUBS database. Reads residential, commercial, and business meters, and those which required exposure to potentially hazardous circumstances.
• Drives City vehicle to meter location; sets up traffic cones if meter is in street, contacts property owners, and enters business establishments. Complies with OSHA safety standards when entering vaults and other confined spaces as necessary for access to read meters.  Reports o to dispatch unsafe conditions, such as loose lids in parking strip or street.
• Removes snow, debris, or other materials to gain meter box access.  Pumps out meter boxes if they are flooded.  Contact property owner when necessary for access.
• Makes investigations or corrections regarding high or low readings. Diagnoses non reading electronic meters to determine type of repair needed and submits repair requests. Suggests improvements or changes in routes to increase efficiency.
• Trains or assists in the training of Water Meter Reader I or II.
• Answers questions from residents, shop, and business owners about meter readings. 
• Performs all the duties of Water Meter Reader II.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience reading residential water meters or six months as a Water Meter Reader II.
• Possession of valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
• Ability to locate water meters using property descriptions or maps; read water meters and apply simple calculations when necessary.
• Familiarity with and ability to read commercial meter routes.
• Ability to work outdoors under varying weather conditions and read meters according to schedule.
• Ability to relate well with the public, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to operate handheld reading device and laptop computer.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderately heavy physical activity.  May push, pull, or lift medium-heavy weights.  Difficult working conditions at times.  Moderate exposure to disagreeable elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, barking dogs and other noise, dog attacks, dirt and grease, automobile traffic, brush and thistles, and heights, both above and below ground.
• Intermittent exposure to stress because of human behavior and automobile traffic.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$25.76 - $33.93

DEPARTMENT

Public Utilities

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40