Meter Reader I

City of Bentonville • Bentonville, AR

2d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Reads electric and water utility meters and records volume used by residential and commercial consumers. Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change in order to meet City needs or operational requirements. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six (6) months to one (1) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must have demonstrated skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook or other similar software and have the ability to learn and operate in a variety of software programs.
• Must have a valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Walks or drive vehicle over established routes and records reading from assigned meter registers and resets/reseals demand reset devices as necessary.
• Participates in collecting monies or disconnect services in the field for assigned portion of approximately 1,800 accounts per year that are in arrears.
• Participates turning service on or off, for assigned portion of approximately 10,300 work orders a year.
• Utilizes meter reading and billing software and associated devices to record meter readings and transfer of readings for account billing of assigned portion of 55,000 meters each month.
• Must be able to participate in rotating weekly after-hours stand-by schedule within the department.
• Inspects meters, enclosures, and connections for defects, damage and unauthorized connections; ensures meter enclosures are properly sealed for safety and security.
• Indicates irregularities for necessary action.
• Operates vehicle in a courteous and safe manner at all times.
• Maintain, records, tools, vehicles, equipment and work areas in clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Promote positive image of City by being courteous and appropriate behavior.
• Verifies readings to locate abnormal conditions, consumptions and attempt to determine reasons for unusual fluctuations.
• Maintains awareness of surroundings and reports any new meters along assigned route not in meter reading device.
• Must be able to learn and utilize aspects of the city’s automated meter reading system including field and office components.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED