Meter Reader
About The Position
Under the routine supervision of the Billing Supervisor, reads and records monthly electric and water meter data from a predetermined route of OMU customers. Requires some judgment in applying well-established procedures and methods, such as recording complex data. The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees on this job. Employees may be required or assigned other related activities, projects, or tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Mental alertness and adaptability to office and field area work routines.
- Equivalent to four years high school or GED, with particular emphasis during high school in office skills, shop skills, or others, plus 7 to 11 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to use common sense understanding in order to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few known variables in situations of a routine nature.
- Valid Driver's License
- Basic: Alphanumeric Data Entry, 10 Key
- Ability to write legibly and operate meter reading equipment similar to a hand-held tablet.
- Ability to make simple mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.
- Ability to work under adverse weather conditions and frequent contact with dogs.
Responsibilities
- Accurately records electric and water meter readings into a hand-held meter reading device.
- Drives to meter route, ensures actual reads are recorded to avoid possible estimations and notes any discrepancies.
- Picks up meter reading equipment and tools from office daily. Responsible for utilizing these tools in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ensure meters are functioning correctly and reports any defects to supervisor.
- Safely operates and maintains an OMU vehicle. Also safely accesses meters on customers' properties while assessing potential risk such as obstructions and animals.
- Reports any form of meter tampering, theft of services, or system infrastructure issues to supervisor.
- Maintains a positive attitude while interacting with OMU customers throughout the day while also maintaining the confidentiality of customer data.
- Ability to conduct advance planning of work in order to complete assignments regardless of weather or other obstacles.
- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
