Water Meter Reader
Under basic supervision, reads and records water usage rate and verifies meter functions.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.
Minimum Qualifications : Education, Training and Experience Guidelines : High School Diploma or GED.
Knowledge of : City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, and building locations. Safe work practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
Skill in : Operating and maintaining tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner. Following and maintaining safety standards. Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
License and certification requirements : A valid Driver's License.
Physical demands and working environment : Work is performed outdoors, in varying weather conditions; constant physical effort is required to walk assigned routes. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move; use hands to operate equipment, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Meter Reader • Odessa, TX, US