Temporary Hire (Metering) en City of Jacksonville NC

About the Department

A Little About The City: Jacksonville has one of the youngest demographics in the US with a median age of 22.8 and an estimated population of 75-80,000. The City offers a great work/life balance. We are rich in history and deep in pride of our local military as demonstrated at Lejeune Memorial Gardens near Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station. Many of our military return and plant roots here because of the lifestyle and all that the City has to offer. Another reason people stay in Jacksonville... We are a Caring Community as stated in our City seal.

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Metering Division: The Metering Division is responsible for the timely and accurate reading of more than 18,000 water meters every month between the 10th and 25th of the month. Metering falls under the Finance Department to facilitate the close working relationship with utility billing staff and to ensure accurate monthly billing.

General Description:  The City of Jacksonville is seeking temporary help to perform intermediate semiskilled work reading and repairing water meters; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Metering Supervisor.  This temporary position with the City of Jacksonville which will run through October 27, 2025, for an estimated 280 hours. 

The salary posted is the full hourly range for this position.  The starting hourly rate is expected to be in the range of $14.76 - $19.19 per hour depending on qualifications.

Position Duties

Reading and repairing meters; recording consumption; connecting/disconnecting service; preparing and maintaining records. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Reads meters on assigned routes and records consumption.
• Keeps records of meters read and reports meters not accessible for reading.
• Checks to see that meters are correctly installed and functioning properly; checks for meter defects and leaks.
• Repairs and tests meters; records change outs.
• Responds to customer inquiries; discusses high bills with customers.
• Processes service orders; disconnects/reconnects service as needed.
• Assists with office operations as required.
• Obtains special readings as required; delivers bills and door knockers.
• Maintains and repairs meters; removes and resets various sizes of meter boxes.
• Sets new meters; cleans and tests meters; locks up meters.
• Maintains records on meter change-outs; keeps inventory of parts.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.  Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

Other Qualifications

General knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in the reading of meters and recording consumption; general knowledge of the geography and street locations of the city; ability to accurately read and record consumption; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public; ability to walk for continuous periods under varying climatic conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity
 
The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.

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