What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter Reader III (Temporary) position at City of Lauderhill?
The purpose of this position is to coordinate and assist in directing the activities of all Meter Readers, under the general supervision of the Finance Director, or their designee. Employees in this classification perform skilled technical functions that includes reviewing the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy. Performs other duties as assigned.The following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs all functions of Meter Reader II, as well as the following:
Investigate high bill concerns, evaluates customer accounts in the billing and Meter Reading software; perform field audit and assists customers in locating leaks and water conservation education.
Assists with coordinating work schedules and assignments.
Assists with commercial audits, multifamily properties, and other locations to ensure meters are assigned to proper customers and reports any switched meter situations to the Supervisor.
Performs special investigations on accounts such as switched meters, advanced illegal connection research, and other issues.
Replaces and installs meter boxes and lids as necessary.
Assists with large meter (3" and above) maintenance, installation, and exchanges in a confined space environment; investigates consumption issues, changes registers, replaces the chambers and other various parts. Performs testing and calibration in accordance with the manufacturer’s and American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards.
Assists with special investigations on accounts including switched meters, illegal connection research, and determining where meters supply water to multi-unit buildings.
Performs meter testing and calibration using the test bench; calculates flow rates and accuracy percentages.
Documents service, installation, and maintenance actions/schedules by completing forms, reports, logs and records.
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots various equipment and tools associated with work activities, which may include electronic meters, laptop computers, tablets,
Trimble units, command links, hand-held computers, programing equipment, Transceiver Gateway Base Station (TGBs), hand tools, and other various supplies.
Assist with Transceiver Gateway Base Station (TGBs) inspection and maintenance.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of the team.
Trains newly hired Meter Readers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
If no applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and preferred qualifications may be considered.
Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.
Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.
The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.
Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.
Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.
Performs all functions of Meter Reader II, as well as the following:
Investigate high bill concerns, evaluates customer accounts in the billing and Meter Reading software; perform field audit and assists customers in locating leaks and water conservation education.
Assists with coordinating work schedules and assignments.
Assists with commercial audits, multifamily properties, and other locations to ensure meters are assigned to proper customers and reports any switched meter situations to the Supervisor.
Performs special investigations on accounts such as switched meters, advanced illegal connection research, and other issues.
Replaces and installs meter boxes and lids as necessary.
Assists with large meter (3" and above) maintenance, installation, and exchanges in a confined space environment; investigates consumption issues, changes registers, replaces the chambers and other various parts. Performs testing and calibration in accordance with the manufacturer’s and American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards.
Assists with special investigations on accounts including switched meters, illegal connection research, and determining where meters supply water to multi-unit buildings.
Performs meter testing and calibration using the test bench; calculates flow rates and accuracy percentages.
Documents service, installation, and maintenance actions/schedules by completing forms, reports, logs and records.
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots various equipment and tools associated with work activities, which may include electronic meters, laptop computers, tablets,
Trimble units, command links, hand-held computers, programing equipment, Transceiver Gateway Base Station (TGBs), hand tools, and other various supplies.
Assist with Transceiver Gateway Base Station (TGBs) inspection and maintenance.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of the team.
Trains newly hired Meter Readers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent; AND
- Three (3) years of experience with meter reading or utility customer service; AND
- Valid State of Florida driver license.
If no applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and preferred qualifications may be considered.
Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.
Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.
The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.
Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.
Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.
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