Meter Reader

Sarasota, FLOrder: 85769Order Type : TempPosition Title: Trades Worker - Water Meter ServicesPay Type: Full-Time 6-Month ProjectLocation: Sarasota, FLSchedule: Monday-Friday, 7AM - 3:30PMMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalentValid Florida Driver's LicensePreferred QualificationsExperience in utilities or plumbing with knowledge of water/sewer systems and meter operationsPosition SummaryThis position is responsible for reading water meters and inputting data into hand held or laptop devices. Duties also include completing work orders, conducting annual manual meter reads, and performing light maintenance tasks related to water meter infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesApproximate time allocations listed below:70% - Meter Reading and MaintenanceComplete daily assigned radio reads for monthly billingPerform manual readings for any remaining manually read metersExecute work orders to verify information, locate meters, perform transmitter profiles, and conduct water service turn-ons and shut-offsVerify and document radio-read meter data and collect supplementary readingsMaintain and clean meter boxes (replace lids, clear debris)Replace water meter registers and transmitters when necessaryAdjust meter installations (raise/lower boxes, replace damaged parts)Record daily activity reports and vehicle maintenance needsInput codes into system software to clarify billing detailsReport discrepancies to supervisors and billing team20% - Customer Service and InvestigationsCommunicate with customers in the field regarding general questionsPost notices related to leaks or high usageRespond to field investigation requests from supervisors, billing, or customer serviceNotify customers prior to service disconnection due to delinquencyParticipate in route optimization to improve reading efficiency 10% - Department Support and Emergency ResponseAssist other utility departments and field staff, including backflow, billing, and customer serviceServe in an essential role during declared emergencies or disastersFollow all applicable emergency operations guidelines Skills and AbilitiesAbility to operate small tools including pipe cutters, wrenches, and sawsFamiliarity with local geography and street layoutsAbility to communicate clearly, write legibly, and perform basic mathCapable of working outdoors in various weather conditions Some experience in clerical tasks or direct public interaction preferred