Meter Reader 1611

City of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

A Meter Reader works outdoors; reads water and electric meters and makes accurate recordings of those readings using a hand-held computer; reports irregularities found in the field; and deals tactfully and courteously with customers in answering their inquiries and complaints regarding service. Candidates should have good eyesight in order to record accurate meter reads and must be in good physical condition since Meter Readers work alone in the field; walk in excess of seven miles per day in hilly and flat terrain; squat and bend approximately 150-250 times per day; climb multiple flights of stairs; carry approximately 15 pounds of equipment all day; lift and slide water meter lids weighing approximately 10 to 25 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 50 pounds on occasion; work in all types of inclement weather, including rain and extreme heat; must contend with hostile dogs; and frequently must read meters under unfavorable conditions such as through a screen in poor light, or at a distance using a scope or mirror; have the ability to memorize various alpha and numeric codes is especially desired; may work overtime, during the week and on weekends, as scheduled.

Requirements

• Good eyesight in order to record accurate meter reads.
• Good physical condition.
• Ability to memorize various alpha and numeric codes is especially desired.
• One (1) year of full-time paid experience reading and/or servicing meters for a utility; or Two (2) years of full-time paid experience providing customer service in the field conducting deliveries and responding to service calls for an agency or utility.
• A valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment.
• DMV record must not reflect three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to memorize various alpha and numeric codes is especially desired.

Responsibilities

• Reads water and electric meters and makes accurate recordings of those readings using a hand-held computer.
• Reports irregularities found in the field.
• Deals tactfully and courteously with customers in answering their inquiries and complaints regarding service.
• Works outdoors.
• Walks in excess of seven miles per day in hilly and flat terrain.
• Squats and bends approximately 150-250 times per day.
• Climbs multiple flights of stairs.
• Carries approximately 15 pounds of equipment all day.
• Lifts and slides water meter lids weighing approximately 10 to 25 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Works in all types of inclement weather, including rain and extreme heat.
• Contends with hostile dogs.
• Reads meters under unfavorable conditions such as through a screen in poor light, or at a distance using a scope or mirror.
• May work overtime, during the week and on weekends, as scheduled.

Benefits

• Employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed