Meter Reader

Applications accepted for the position of: Meter Reader

FUNCTION:Â Enter meter readings for commercial and residential electric, water, and sprinkler meters into a handheld mobile computer.

Primary Responsibilities

• Read electric, water, and sprinkler meters
• Report damaged or leaking meters and any evidence of illegal usage
• Re-read meters for negative, high, or low consumption
• Perform maintenance check of the assigned vehicle each week and submit inspection log weekly; schedule routine maintenance to vehicle
• Provide information as to conditions and directions to meters; maintain equipment in good working order (i.e. meter tubes, pumps, shovels, ladders, etc.)
• Report any unsafe conditions in reading areas
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

The primary responsibilities only include essential functions of the job and do not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor or management.

Minimum Qualifications And Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent plus some course work or computer training beyond high school
• 1-2 years of related experience in an office environment, preferably including some customer contact
• Texas Driver's License
  
  

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• This position requires a good deal of walking, bending, and stooping
• Pumping water meters, using binoculars, meter tubes, and occasionally ladders
  
  

Salary Range - $17.77/hr plus benefits                     Full-Time Employment

To apply, you must submit a City of Greenville/GEUS application form. Resumes may only be submitted as an addendum to the official application form. Apply at the City of Greenville Human Resources Office located at 2821 Washington Street, by U.S. Mail to P.O. Box 1049, Greenville, Texas 75403, through E-Mail to jobapps@ci.greenville.tx.us, or by using the online application form on the City's Website at: www.ci.greenville.tx.us (903) 457-3118 or for TDD (903) 457-3128.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled