Water Meter Reader at City of Tustin, CA
City of Tustin, CA · Tustin, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Tustin
About the Department
THE CITY OF TUSTIN:
Tustin is a vibrant and charming city nestled in the heart of Orange County. It remains true to its quaint heritage while warmly welcoming neighbors and planning for purposeful growth in the future. Called home by a passionate and diverse community, Tustin is a place for all generations and every walk of life. Behind this beloved community, there is a team of practiced public servants who steward the City’s future while maintaining its unique charm and rich history. By balancing the needs of today with optimism for tomorrow, the City of Tustin works to realize its vision of a safe, high-quality and thriving community.
THE POSITION:
If you are are a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working outdoors, apply to join our team as a Water Meter Reader. As a Water Meter Reader, you will be responsible for accurately reading and recording both residential and commercial water meters on an assigned route. The nature of the work requires an ability to work independently, as well as an ability to deal courteously and effectively with others while representing the City in a positive manner. Examples of duties can be found below.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Position Duties
• Reads water meters of residential, industrial, and commercial water utility customers and records the data using an electronic hand-held device
• Enters meter readings into a database and prints usage reports; reviews reports for irregularities
• Inspects meters and related equipment for damage; reports damage or safety hazards to supervisor
• Performs customer service field duties such as providing turn-on and shut-off service to water meters and re-reading meters to resolve discrepancies
• Travels to and from customer water meters along an assigned route by driving a City vehicle and walking long distances
• Responds to and/or resolves routine questions and requests for assistance from customers; refers more complex matters to supervisor as necessary
• Performs minor maintenance and repair of water meters and related equipment
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
Graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience in a position involving extensive customer service or public contact.
Licenses and/or Certificates:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record. A valid Water Distribution System Operator Certificate (Grade D-1 or above), issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board, is required within one (1) year of appointment.
Special Requirements:
Satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination and administrative screening.
Other Qualifications
Position requires prolonged standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and coordination, and color vision in driving vehicles, operating equipment and using tools in a safe manner. Acute hearing is required when working around traffic and equipment. The employee is subject to uncomfortable outdoor working conditions such as heat, cold, and humidity.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; work independently; and interact with the general public, City staff, and others encountered in the course of work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee primarily works outdoors and is subject to working in inclement weather conditions. There is exposure to the hazards associated with working around street traffic. The noise level in the work environment may occasionally rise above 85 decibels due to construction and traffic along the assigned route.
