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No restrictions to reaching above shoulders; use of fingers; use of both eyes; pulling; pushing; and/or twisting; exert moderate, though not constant physical effort; and ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cases and signals.\nEnvironmental Conditions:\nPerformance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, slippery and uneven surfaces; temperature and noise extremes, machinery, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, underbrush or animals/wildlife, working closely with others, and working alone.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nPossess a High School diploma or GED;\nMust possess and maintain an appropriate valid State of Florida Driver’s License.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: From $19.72 per hour\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nOn-the-job training\nPaid time off\nPaid training\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Okeechobee Utility Authority","rawCompany":"okeechobee utility authority","city":"Okeechobee","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-30T11:33:13.985Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-5041.00","title":"Meter Readers, Utilities","slug":"meter-readers-utilities"},{"code":"51-8031.00","title":"Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators","slug":"water-and-wastewater-treatment-plant-and-system-operators"},{"code":"49-9071.00","title":"Maintenance and Repair Workers, General","slug":"maintenance-and-repair-workers-general"}],"industries":[{"code":"221310","title":"Water Supply and Irrigation Systems","slug":"water-supply-and-irrigation-systems"},{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"},{"code":"221210","title":"Natural Gas Distribution","slug":"natural-gas-distribution"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Meter Reader Tech","description":"Job Overview:\nThis is an entry level position involving routine field work in accurately reading and recording water consumption of utility customers using a handheld electronic meter reading device and for inspecting services for operation, maintenance and location.\nDuties & Responsibilities:\nPerforms customer service functions; meets with customers in the field to answer questions, provide assistance and relay information related to water meters, water consumption, water leaks, billing issues, procedures, or other issues; responds to routine questions, complaints, or requests for service; investigates abnormal readings and initiates problem resolution.\nLearns and navigates assigned routes.\nMay have to disconnects water service for termination of service.\nPerforms manual work functions associated with meter reading and maintenance activities, which may include locating buried meters, removing old meters, installing new meters, testing meters, testing water line pressure, replacing parts, trimming/pruning shrubs/trees around meter boxes, removing/replacing meter box lids, cleaning meter parts/components, cleaning out meter boxes, removing pests/rodents from meter area, digging/removing dirt/debris from meter boxes, digging ditches/trenches, shoveling materials, or lifting/moving heavy materials.\nPerforms general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning work area; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.\nFollows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees, the public and other individuals.\nPerforms other related duties as required.\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:\nAbility to accurately read utility meters and enter those reads in industry standard handheld device;\nKnowledge of the geography and street locations within OUA’s service area;\nAbility to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral, or diagrammatic form, and write clearly and legibly.\nAbility to perform clerical duties, including making simple calculations rapidly and accurately.\nAbility to deal with and maintain effective working relationships with the public, fellow employees, and other department personnel in a tactful manner.\nWill be required to work in adverse weather to assist in the restoration of service to customers during emergencies;\nPhysical Requirements:\nLifting/moving and carrying heavy materials; balancing; walking; crouching; standing; kneeling; bending; stooping; climbing stairs; driving; detecting odors. 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