Meter Service Worker

• Makes water and electric power connections for new customers and restores same to customers paying delinquent accounts.
• Turns meters on and off; reads electric and water meters; inspects and changes electric meters for maintenance/damage.
• Keeps accurate records of all work performed; enters appropriate work order information into the computer when work is completed.
• Disconnects service for delinquent accounts.  Inspects meters for signs of tampering or bypassing.  Assists in theft investigations and appears in court as ordered.
• Turns circuit breakers on and off and repairs meter sockets as required.
• Selects the proper meter for installation; installs meters; installs dual meter devices for test purposes; installs grounding devices or surge protectors.
• Responds to emergency requests as required.
• Maintains excellent public relations with customers and the general public.
• May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. 
• Position designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.

• May assist revenue protection investigator.
• Performs related work as required.

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
• One (1) year of experience as a meter reader or related work.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at all times while in the classification. 
• Must be willing to maintain a valid telephone number.

• Knowledge of hazards regarding meter connection and disconnection.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used to connect and disconnect electric and water service.
• Skill in performing meter connection and disconnection safely.
• Skill in reading various types of electric and water meters accurately.
• Skill in recording information from meter readings accurately.
• Skill in the use of small hand tools.
• Ability to learn the geography and street locations of the City of Lakeland and read maps.
• Ability to speak and hear clearly while operating a hand-held radio.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to operate City cars and trucks safely.
• Ability to walk over all types of terrain to access meters.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, other City employees, and the general public.

• Requires physical work that involves walking most of the time, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly, and repetitive entries into an electronic meter reading device.  Requires walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs, stooping, stretching, reaching, crouching and bending over repetitively.  Will require entering and exiting a City vehicle approximately 100 to 150 times a day. Exposure to hot/cold temperatures, adverse weather conditions, heights, bright/dim lights, intense sunlight glare, and wet, humid conditions may be encountered during job duties. 
• Job risks include contact with aggressive animals, insects, and reptiles and walking uphill/downhill in slippery, muddy conditions. 
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, and depth perception. 

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination).  Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone.  Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders.  Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Salary : $29 - $32