METER READER

Meter ReaderTitle: Meter ReaderLocation: St. Robert, MissouriDepartment: Public Works DepartmentSalary Range: $18.23 - $19.78 per hourGeneral Purpose of Position:Reads and maintains the City's electric, water, and gas metersMajor Duties and Responsibilities:Reads the city electric, gas, and water metersTakes monthly readings for residential, commercial, and City metersOperates hand held encoders, including re-sequencingUses basic hand toolsDeals with residents on route as neededCompletes work ordersDocuments beginning and ending readings on new and closed accountsAdds and removes services for moving residents and businessesInstalls new metersHangs door notices for service shut-offReconnects servicePerforms maintenance on water metersRemove collected waterWeeds around metersReplaces broken glassChecks for leaksReplaces metersMaintains inventoryCleans work trucks and stocks with needed tools and suppliesInventories equipment and suppliesDocuments work completed and files completed work ordersAssists other Public Work departments when requiredPerforms other duties as directedJob Context:The Meter Reader is a full-time, permanent position in the Utility Department. The immediate supervisor for this position is the City Clerk. The person in this position is supervised on a less than weekly basis, and works regular hours year round. There is rarely overtime associated with this position, and almost never works nights except for emergency situations. There is no shift work associated with this position. The person in this position is almost never on call. 5% of the work is done indoors; 95% of the work is done outdoors and requires work done in all types of weather conditions. The Meter Reader is accountable for the fiscal, safety, and legal issues for which this position is responsible.There is exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials on a daily basis. This exposure includes, but is not limited to, wasps, pest repellent, pepper spray, exhaust fumes, business waste, and pesticides. The stress level associated with this position varies from moderately low to moderately high depending on the situation or workload. Physical work involved with this position includes, but not limited to, walking, being on feet always, shoveling, stooping, running, carrying, lifting.Licenses and Certifications:The candidate in this position must have a valid Commercial Driver License.Education and Experience:The candidate in this position must have a high school diploma.At least 1 year of experience in understanding and working with meters is strongly recommended 2 years is preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:KnowledgeExcellent attention to detailMeter installation and testingProcedures for handling and shipping hazardous materials safelyProcedures for testing electrical circuits and fixturesProcedures to maintain equipmentProper use of specialized equipment and hand toolsProcedures to maintain vehicles and equipmentLayout of City streetsFederal, State and City codes related to electrical systemsElectrical system layoutsCity personnel policiesLife safetyGeneral office and filing practices and proceduresBasic carpentry workMaintenance and repair of all types of equipmentSafety measures needed for using herbicidesProper grammar and the use of English in speaking and writingComputer operations and applications, including word processing and spreadsheetsOSHA standards and regulations concerning employee safetyFederal and state statues concerning the work of the departmentMathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplicationGeneral functions and operations of municipal governmentSkills and Abilities:Extensive walkingWork as a team member with other employeesCommunicate effectively with other city employees, both oral and writtenAchieve and maintain proper certificationDetermine appropriate meters for specific service needsComplete detailed, technical work accuratelyDistinguish colorsGood driving skillsTime organization and planningManage many activities at one timeAllocate resources for efficient work completionPrioritize equipment and material needs on a daily basisComplete required reports on a timely basisApply appropriate solutions to problemsOperate equipment properlyMaintain equipment and vehiclesExamine equipment and determine what is causing a problemComplete all required paperworkPrioritize daily work flowWork as a team member with other employeesCommunicate effectively with other city employees, both oral and writtenWork autonomously when necessaryHandle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptionsDeal with others in a professional mannerMaintain professional composure in heated situationsFollow Departmental and City policies and proceduresCertain duties of this position are classified as "safety-sensitive." Therefore, the person in this position will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs and/or alcohol on a random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up basis in accordance with the City's Alcohol & Controlled Substance Use, Abuse and Testing Policy.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by Department Head as required. This job description is an "at-will" position and does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftWork Location: In person