- Walks or drives established route and records meter reads.
- Obtains final reads for Customer Service.
- Delivers interoffice mail to/from the BAWTP and BCRC daily to the Administration Building.
- Assists Meter Reader/Technicians as needed.
- Lock buildings daily after business hours and will perform light janitorial services.
- Flag traffic for underground crew(s), following appropriate MDOT temporary traffic control guidelines.
- Ability to operate automotive equipment skillfully and safely.
- Ability to properly follow instructions and cooperate with others.
- Basic knowledge of computers and programs as MS Outlook and MS Word.
- Reasoning: Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written and/or oral instructions.
- Mathematical: Make mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Language: Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
Meter Reader - Bay City - Michigan Staffing
Description
Meter Reader Position
The Bay County Department of Water & Sewer is seeking resumes from qualified persons for a Meter Reader. This is a full-time union position. The annual base salary for this position starts at $36,316 and progresses to $40,206 over 12 months, based on the 2026 fiscal year wage scale. Excellent fringe benefits include Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plans, 13 paid holidays, generous paid sick and vacation, a defined benefit pension plan, and licensing/tuition reimbursement.
Qualifications include: High School Diploma and valid Michigan driver license with clean driving record.
General Summary: Read water meters and record volume used by residential and commercial consumers. Respond to water related service calls by performing the following duties. Position reports to the Water Distribution Superintendent or their delegate.
Examples Of Duties:
The foregoing is not to be construed as a list of all the duties of this classification and Supervision has the right to assign other duties, as deemed necessary, to continue with the efficient operation of the employer's business.
The following knowledge and abilities are required on this job:
Education and/or experience: High School or Trade School graduate or equivalent on-the-job training and experience highly desirable.
General Educational Development:
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Michigan Driver's License
Temperament: Worker must adjust to situations involving doing things under specific instructions, must be able to adjust to situation and be able to adapt plans to fit circumstance(s).
Physical Demands: Involves lifting heavy objects, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching and handling. Reasonable accom