DEFINITION
To accurately read and record readings of water meters.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives supervision from Utility Billing Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Read consumer water meters on an assigned route.
- Accurately record readings into a handheld computer.
- Follow reading instruction on customer’s account and respect customer’s property.
- Check on condition of meter parts.
- Report all damaged, tampered, removed and new water meters.
- Raise and cleans meter boxes.
- Connect and disconnect meters.
- Re read meters on which complaints have been received.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and field environment; exposure to toxic waste, chemical, dust/mites, fume/odor, radiation, explosive, electrical, and mechanical hazards; working in trenches; exposure to extreme cold, heat, temperature swings, noise, and constant noise; writing; walking; twisting body; stooping; standing; squatting; sitting; seeing; pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds; kneeling; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by telephone; fine finger manipulation; operation of miscellaneous hand tools; operation of a motor vehicle through city traffic.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to:
- Read gauges and record figures accurately.
- Make simple computations.
- Follow oral and written directions.
- Do simple mechanical work.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- No previous experience required.
- Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License
**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that required of the employee for this job.
**Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice.
The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals.