Meter Reader (Temporary) presso City of Asheville, NC

About the Department

About our opportunity: 
The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Water Meter Reader for the Water Department on a Temporary Status. The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled, technical work installing and repairing City utility meters.

What you'll be doing:

• Performs routine service functions on meters: connects and/or disconnects services; clears meter boxes and pumps out water; plumbs new meters; changes out meters and connections; and generates work orders to resolve complex meter and service issues.
• Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains pipe saw, grinder, gas monitor, metal detector, meter tester, flow tester, line locator and other tools and equipment; operates a motor vehicle; conducts pre- and post-trip inspections, including checking all fluids, gauges, lighting, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats and seatbelts, cleanliness of vehicle, etc.; fuels vehicle; loads and secures materials; reports all problems or necessary repairs to appropriate personnel; and completes and maintains inspection, gas usage and other associated documentation.
• Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Communicates with supervisor, subordinates, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated time frames and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, service orders, meter test reports, confined space permits, work logs, vehicle maintenance reports, and other documentation; and maintains computerized and/or hard copy records.

About you:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED)

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know: 

Hiring Rate: $20.37
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or as Needed for Project

Other Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of procedures and practices to analyze and resolve unusual or difficult problems.
• Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
• Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks.
• Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Majority of work is performed outside of with exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Frequent physical effort is required. 

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