Part-Time Meter Reader en City of Winter Springs

About the Department

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 preferred).

Note: The scheduled shift is Tuesday - Friday, 7:30am to 2:30pm; 58 hours bi-weekly. (This is the preferred part-time meter reader schedule but is flexible.)

Position Duties

• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Some clerical or utilities work experience preferred (but not required); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.