UTILITY SERVICES TECHNICIAN I

Utility Meter ReaderUnder minimal supervision, performs a variety of duties pertaining to consumption data collection of gas, water and electric meters to provide monthly readings to utility customers while complying with all rules set forth by Thomasville Utilities. The employee in this position reports to the Utility Services Supervisor.Essential Job Functions (examples, not all inclusive):Monthly data collection or "meter reading" of approximately 30,000 residential and commercial gas, water and electric meters.Inspecting, documenting and reporting maintenance concerns, suspicious tampering or damages of all meters as they are encountered.Maintains a clean, organized and mechanically safe vehicle.Maintains operational inventory of assigned tools, test equipment and materials.Maintain Thomasville Utilities standards of appearance and demeanor at all times.Performs all duties safely in accordance with Thomasville Utilities safety policies, training outlines and procedures.Reports all hazardous conditions to immediate supervisor for correction.Satisfactorily able to meet outlined job expectations for promotion to Utilities Services Technician Level II within one year of employment. Promotion to Level II will include weekly on-call rotation as defined by supervisor and require submission to random drug screening requirements per Federal Gas regulations.Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.QualificationsEducation and Experience:High school diploma or equivalent qualification required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must be in possession of and maintain a valid driver's license with a driving record meeting the requirements outlined by Thomasville Utility's Driver Safety Standards.Must be physically able to walk continually for prolonged periods of time.Must be physically able to perform job duties in annual outdoor environment.Must be physically able to bend, kneel, squat and lift weights up to 50 pounds.Must be self-motivated individual, working under minimal supervision to complete daily routes as assigned.Must maintain excellent relationships with internal and external customers to create and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction with the company and its services to the public.Physical/Mental DemandsManual tasks that the employee is expected to perform will include, but is not limited to the following: lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing and walking for prolonged periods.Working ConditionsThe primary work environment of this position is outside; the candidate will be exposed to all weather conditions and will on occasion be required to perform manual tasks. Exposure to animals on their home territory is frequent.Limitations and DisclaimersTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.