WATER METER SPECIALIST I - $2000 SIGNING BONUS bei Town of Mooresville, NC

About the Department

Performs responsible field clerical work reading, repairing, and replacing water meters

Position Duties

Employees in this class are responsible for monthly reading water meters. Other tasks include installing water meters, checking and repairing leaks, changing out meters, changing out ERTs, repairing or replacing broken meter boxes or parts, and answering customer questions. Public contact is required in answering citizens’ questions about meter readings, high usage or bills, leaks, etc. Employees are subject to hazards of vicious animals and work must be performed in various kinds of weather. Work exposes the employee to inside and outside environments, extreme temperatures, and hazards found in meter reading duties. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated on the basis of complaint activity, effectiveness of the meter maintenance program, and accuracy of readings taken and records made.

Minimum Qualifications

Reads water meters on assigned route and records readings. Explains meter readings to citizens; answers questions of a general nature on meter readings. Cleans meters and reports broken and malfunctioning meters. Conducts rereads of meters when complaints of bills being too high are received. Connects, disconnects, replaces and repairs meters, parts, and boxes. Performs related duties as required.

Other Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED. Special Requirement Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license