Meter Reader - Hickory, United States - City of Hickory, NC

Description

Salary: $35,044.00 Annually

Location : Hickory, NC

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Department: PS WS Administration

Opening Date: 07/27/2023

Salary Depends on Qualifications: Yes

Description

For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.

Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 40,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out Hickory at or for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a "Well Crafted" City.

Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer functional prework screen and a drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others. All applicants are subject to a background check

An employee in this position will proceed on foot or in a vehicle from premise to premise locating water meters; uncovers meters and enters in handheld computer; observes meters and notes breakage or faulty operation; reports to appropriate personnel the need for adjustment or repairs; cooperates with immediate supervisor in discontinuing and renewing services by cutting on or cutting off meters, or removing and replacing meters as indicated by the circumstances; assists in meter repairs as required; finds and raises meter boxes and meters as required. Other duties as assigned. Must possess the ability to drive a light truck; ability to deal courteously with the public; ability to walk moderate distances and work under varying conditions; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees; ability to perform manual tasks at times under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to learn and remember location of meters; ability to accurately read meters; and ability to recognize faulty meters.

Must possess a valid Class "C" driver's license from NC. Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Minimum age of 18. Prefer applicant who has thorough knowledge of the layout of city streets.

Major Duties

Records water meter readings on an assigned route; records data.

Inspects meters for signs of tampering, vandalism, and theft of utility services.

Clears overgrown vegetation, obstacles, and hazards from meters; reports meters blocked by structures such as porches or decks to the supervisor.

Connects and disconnects customer services.

Sets up new accounts for meter reading routes.

Responds to customer complaints; resolves problems or notifies supervisor.

Rereads meters as necessary to get accurate data or to identify problems such as water leaks.

Washes and maintains service truck.

Performs service work when needed.

May be assigned supervisory duties in the absence of supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

After-hours work is required as necessary during emergencies, inclement weather and other times as necessary.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Knowledge of department policies and procedures pertaining to the reading of water meters.

Knowledge of the mechanical functions of water meters.

Knowledge of the locations of city streets and meters.

Knowledge of utility service areas.

Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.

Skill in the use of meter-testing equipment.

Skill in the use of various meter-reading equipment and hand tools.

Skill in operating a motor vehicle.

Skill in water distribution and collection system maintenance and repair.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects; reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time; climb ladders and balance; climb into vehicles and equipment; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move more than 100 pounds. An employee in this position will have successfully passed a "Functional Prework Screen" administered by a professional and impartial third party specialist.

SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed outdoors, where the employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

The City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package, in addition to salary:

• 11 paid holidays
• 12 paid sick leave days per year
• Paid vacation
• City-paid individual health insurance (H.S.A.)
• Low-cost dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program - 5 FREE visits
• 12.89% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System
• Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k
• Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to ($125,000)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• On-site Wellness Clinic
• A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, Short-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance; All at very competitive rates.
• Benefits package valued at over ($12,500) annually.

*Employees working in seasonal/part-time positions are not eligible for benefits.*

01

Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License?

• Yes
• No, I have a valid license from another state.
• No

03

Describe your skills and/or experience as it relates to this advertised position.

04

I acknowledge an offer for employment is contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer pre-work screen and drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves or others. The testing will be based on the physical demands of the job. While performing the test, the blood pressure must be within the American Heart Association guidelines of no greater than 159/99 and the heart rate must be within the American College of Sports Medicine guide of 220-age x 90%.

• Yes
• No

05

I acknowledge this position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have any relatives currently employed by the City of Hickory?Two members of a family (relatives as defined below) shall not be employed if such employment will result in an employee directly or indirectly supervising a member of his/her family, or if one member occupies a position which has influence over the other's employment, promotion, salary administration or other management or personnel consideration. "Relative" is defined as spouse, parent, child, sibling, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, grandchild, grandparent, (including corresponding half, step, in-law, and adopted relationships), or any member of the employee's household. The term also includes domestic partners (a person with whom the employee's life is interdependent and who shares a common residence), and, a daughter or son of an employee's domestic partner.)

• Yes
• No

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