Meter Reader

divh2Job Title/h2pIncumbents in this position are responsible for participating in the reading of water meters. This position is assigned to pay grade G11./ph3Essential Job Functions/h3ulliReads meters on an assigned route for billing purposes to include verifying that addresses and meter numbers are correct./liliInstalls and removes meters, determines which meters are salvageable, and repairs meters as assigned./liliDrive assigned routes in a geographical location getting in and out of vehicle frequently and walking for long distances on parts of route not accessible by vehicle./liliInstall and program Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) devices in accordance with company procedures./liliInvestigate, troubleshoot, and replace AMR/AMI devices as required./liliTurns delinquent accounts off and on./liliPerforms re-reading of meters for billing purposes as necessary to verify meter numbers, addresses, and readings./liliPerforms emergency turn-offs for burst pipes and determines impact of break upon billing./liliPerforms meter maintenance to include inspecting meters, cleaning stuck meters, and making necessary shop repairs./liliReport meter locations that are hazardous or difficult to read or maintain (e.g., dangerous meter locations, vicious or dangerous animals, abnormal utilities especially natural gas consumption patterns, gas odors, exposed electrical wiring, open or broken water or gas meter boxes, etc.) to supervisor so that condition can be remedied./liliPerforms other related job duties as assigned./lipstrongIn the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties./strong/p/ulh3Education, Experience, and Other Requirements/h3ulliHigh school diploma or GED./liliSix (6) months of general work experience. Meter reader work experience preferred./liliPossession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina drivers license required./li/ulh3Other Requirements/h3pstrongOther Essential Job Specifications/strong/ppYES - NO/ppUse interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers. - X/ppComprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas. - X/ppPerforms numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. - X/ppPerforms complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols. - X/ppRequires travel between CFPUA sites. - X/ppUse or repair small/light equipment (power tools). - X/ppUse or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers). - X/ppUse or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants). - X/ppstrongPhysical Requirements/strong None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shiftSome: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shiftFrequent: 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shiftVery Frequent: More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift/ppNONE - SOME - FREQUENT - VERY FREQUENT/ppMinimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment. - X/ppSame as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds. - X/ppPhysical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching. - X/ppSustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands. - X/ppPhysical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands. - X/ph3Equal Opportunity Employer/h3pCape Fear Public Utility Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic disorder./ppFederal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify./p/div