Meter Reader

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation • Debary, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves reading meters, which requires the ability to drive, furnish transportation, write legibly, read at a comprehensive level, and possess keen senses of smell and hearing. The role also requires willingness to obtain first aid certification, good physical condition, map reading skills, mathematical calculation abilities, and good communication and customer service skills. The employee must be trainable in using equipment and instruments, capable of making legible records, and able to learn to recognize various pipe sizes, materials, and fittings. Passing training requirements is essential.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Florida driver's license and be capable of driving automotive type equipment.
• Must be capable, able, and willing to furnish own transportation on a "per mileage" driven reimbursement basis.
• Must be able to write and print legibly.
• Must be able to read at normal comprehensive level.
• Must have keen sense of smell and adequate hearing.
• Must be willing to obtain certification to render first aid, artificial resuscitation, etc.
• Must be in good physical condition and capable of performing job requirements.
• Must be able to read street maps and travel to dispatched locations.
• Must be capable of performing mathematical calculations required to do the job.
• Must possess tact and ability to communicate clearly with general public.
• Must be capable of utilizing telephone.
• Must have suitable personality for customer contact.
• Must be capable of being trained in using all types of equipment and instruments associated with performance of duties.
• Must be able to make clear and legible drawings and/or written records of work operations.
• Must be capable of being trained to recognize and distinguish various size pipe, materials and fittings used in distribution system.
• Must be able to pass the training requirements outlined in the Training Grid associated with this position.

Responsibilities

• Read meters
• Furnish own transportation on a "per mileage" driven reimbursement basis
• Write and print legibly
• Read at a normal comprehensive level
• Obtain certification to render first aid, artificial resuscitation, etc.
• Perform job requirements
• Read street maps and travel to dispatched locations
• Perform mathematical calculations required to do the job
• Communicate clearly with general public
• Utilize telephone
• Be trained in using all types of equipment and instruments associated with performance of duties
• Make clear and legible drawings and/or written records of work operations
• Be trained to recognize and distinguish various size pipe, materials and fittings used in distribution system
• Pass the training requirements outlined in the Training Grid associated with this position

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed