Meter Reader

Liberty • Pine Bluff, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Meter Reader's primary duties include accurately reading water meters (manually and electronically), interpreting and recording volumes used, and reporting such volumes. This role involves verifying data on meters, ERTS, and addresses, as well as turning water service on/off for delinquent accounts. Additionally, the Meter Reader performs meter sets, meter change-outs, maintains the meter shop, and undertakes other assigned meter-related tasks. The position requires adherence to the company's safety policy and procedures, performing meter testing and recording duties, and routine maintenance of meter boxes and settings. Information transfer using company automated systems, keeping daily records of time and materials, and accurately tracking meter stock with monthly inventory counts are also key responsibilities. The role includes performing leak detection, meter change-outs, and general office and grounds maintenance. Availability for after-hours company emergencies and on-call duties is expected. A critical requirement is the ability to secure an Arkansas Department of Health Grade D1 water operator license within 18 months of employment.

Requirements

• General educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive to job site, walk for extended periods on flat and uneven terrain, climb stairs, bend and stoop.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate work-related information in English.
• Ability to understand policies and procedures relating to meter reading duties.
• Ability to maintain scheduled meter reading productivity with an error rate not exceeding 1% within 9 days of hire.
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time over uneven terrain in inclement weather.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Basic computer skills and understanding of MS office package, ability to learn SAP / related company software.

Responsibilities

• Accurately read water meters (manually and electronically), interpret, and record volumes used and report such volumes.
• Verify data on meters, ERTS and addresses.
• Turn water service on/off (delinquent accounts).
• Perform meter sets, meter change outs and maintain meter shop and other meter related work that maybe assigned.
• Know and abide by company’s safety policy and procedures.
• Perform meter testing and recording duties as required including record keeping and meter scrapping.
• Perform meter reading duties as assigned.
• Perform Water Distribution duties as assigned.
• Perform routine meter box and meter setting maintenance.
• Perform meter reading information transfer using company automated systems.
• Keep daily records of time worked and materials used.
• Accurately track meter stock and performs monthly meter inventory count.
• Perform leak detection.
• Perform meter change outs as assigned.
• Perform office and office grounds maintenance.
• Be available to respond to after-hours company emergencies and perform After Hours On Call duties.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Secure an Arkansas Department of Health Grade D1 water operator license within 18 months of employment.

What This Job Offers

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