Meter Reader I - Amarillo, United States - City of Amarillo, TX

Description

STARTING PAY:
$14.00/hr


Position Description:

Under the general supervision of the Utility Billing Manager, this position is responsible for reading, recording, and reporting the readings of City water meters and bringing to attention nonstandard conditions or concerning circumstances regarding any water meters encountered over the course of the work day.

Meter Reader Responsibilities:

• Accurately reads and records water meter readings.
• Accurately reads and records paper read conformations.
• Maintains the departmental standard of an efficient pace while reading meters.
• Maintains the departmental standard for the volume of meters to be read per shift.
• Reports to Utility Billing Office observed meter defects, misplaced meters, illegal hookups and damage to City owned property.
• Oversees the care of handheld electronic meter reading device.
• Safely operates light truck.
• Performs good safety practices.
• Maintains cleanliness of truck and equipment.
• Tracks truck mileage and reports as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school or GED is required. Previous related experience is preferred. Must maintain and possess a valid Texas drivers license with a good driving record. Must have a stable work record.

"The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining an applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary."


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to learn and navigate specific meter reading routes as assigned.
• Strong sense of direction such as north, south, east, west.
• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skill.
• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.

ADA PROFILE
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Employee is also required to walk, stand, sit, hear, crouch, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a dynamic outdoor environment in all types of weather that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Monday through Friday, 8 hour workdays. Occasional weekend work may be required.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at