Utility Meter Reader Technician

City of Alice • Alice, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the meter reading supervisor, this role is responsible for reading water meters to collect data for consumption and charges calculation, disconnecting water service for nonpayment, and performing repair, maintenance, and/or replacement of water meters. The position requires driving a city vehicle to various routes to perform meter reading or meter change-outs, maintaining a daily work order log, and disconnecting water service as assigned. The technician is also responsible for keeping the assigned city vehicle in safe and clean condition and may perform other clerical duties such as delivering council agendas, picking up and delivering city mail, making bank deposits, and assisting with furniture and office equipment relocation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Valid Texas Driver License with acceptable driving record
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload appropriately
• Ability to operate a smart phone
• Must be responsible, reliable and prompt
• Must establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, vendors, IT staff, and the public
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain social awareness and calmly deal with irate customers

Responsibilities

• Drive city vehicle to various routes throughout the city to perform meter reading or meter change-out
• Write and maintain a daily work order log
• Disconnects water service for various reasons, as assigned
• Responsible for keeping assigned city vehicle in a safe and clean condition
• Performs other clerical related duties and fulfills responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to delivering council agendas and/or packets, picking up and delivering city mail, making bank deposits, assist with relocation of furniture and office equipment.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental & life insurance for employee
• Low-cost vision plan
• Retirement plan: Member contribution rate 5% matching ratio (City to Member) 2 : 1, years required for vesting 5, retirement eligibility (Age/Service) 60/5, 0/20
• Employee assistance program
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Vacation (80 hrs of vacation a year for less than 5 yrs of service, 120 hrs of vacation a year for 5 yrs + of service)
• 80 hours of sick leave a year
• 2 personal days a year

What This Job Offers

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