Water Meter Reader

Job Title

Under general supervision, locates and reads water meters on assigned route and accurately records data. Work also includes semi-skilled and skilled shop and field work in the repair and testing of water meters. An employee in this class is responsible for the cleaning, repairing and testing of meters. Work includes repairing residential and some commercial meters, refinishing dial faces, and placement and retrieval of meters. Duties include contact with the public in relation to the municipal water delivery system. Supervision is received from a skilled supervisor who communicates assignments orally and in writing.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are the normal duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Locates and reads water meters for the City; travels assigned route; records readings in books; and/or electronic reading devices; re-reads meter as needed for low or high usage.
• Responsible for completing work orders which includes performing water turn ons and offs; closing accounts; verifying readings; checking for leaks; checking for dead meters or vacancies; cleaning dirty dials; and removing water, dirt, or debris from meter box.
• Disassembles and repairs meters? replaces worn and defective parts? reassembles and adjusts meters to close specifications? replaces broken meter boxes.
• Tests meters to determine accuracy of flow rate metering.
• Engages in field repairs on water meters? cleans and replaces dials, washers and bonnets? salvages usable parts of meters.
• Programs, records and repairs meter appurtenances related to an automated meter reading (AMR) billing system.
• Responds to property-owner's questions.
• Locates causes of low water pressure and leaks? locates causes of contaminated water in emergency situations.
• Repairs water leaks.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus one (1) year experience in water distribution system maintenance or water meter repair and/or installation. Backflow Repair Technician Certification must be obtained by the end of the probationary period. Class 3 FDEP Water Distribution Operator's License must be obtained by the end of the probationary period
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license with satisfactory driving record held throughout employment.

Supplemental Information

• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, division and department heads, public/private sector contacts, and City contractors.
• Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Skill in the application of quality customer service.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques of the repair of small mechanical devices.
• Knowledge of the placement of meter boxes. Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work. Skill in the use and care of hand and power tools.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to make close tolerance adjustments to meters.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with fellow employees and the public.
• Knowledge of low voltage electrical principles.
• Ability to collect and record numerical data at a very high degree of accuracy. Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers, and the public.
• Must have the following physical abilities to be able to perform the essential functions of the position: work, light work, medium work, heavy work, balance, crawl, crouch, feel, finger objects, grasp, handle, hear, kneel, lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, make rational decisions, pull, push, reach, use repetitive motion, speak, stand, stoop, talk, visualize and walk. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of education, training and experience; oral interview(s); background investigation; reference checks; medical evaluation; controlled substance screening. Preference will be given to certain veterans, spouses of veterans, or unmarried widows/widowers of veteran. Proof of veterans' eligibility must be provided at time of application EOE M/F/D/V. Applicants with disabilities who desire special accommodation MUST notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application. All applications must be submitted through the City of North Miami Beach's applicant portal hosted by governmentjobs.com. Applications submitted elsewhere are not eligible for consideration.

The City of North Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible full-time employees which include annual leave, holiday pay, personal days, birthday, and sick leave as well as medical, life and short-term disability insurance. As determined by the City Manager, some positions may also have a vehicle allowance or a City-issued vehicle. For more information on our employee benefits package, please click here.