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Salary : $37,190.40 Annually

Location : Jacksonville Beach, FL

Job Type: Full-time regular

Job Number: 00573

Department: Beaches Energy

Division: Meter Service

Opening Date: 05/28/2024

JOB SUMMARY AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs responsible semiskilled work locating and reading electric and water meters; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Meter Technician II.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work requiring the exertion of 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending terrain, ladders, stairs, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Hearing: Required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on the knee or knees.
• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing: Using the upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Vocal Communication: Required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Visual Acuity: Required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm's length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Locates and reads electric and water meters on assigned routes and records consumption in hand held computer.
• Keeps records of meters read and reports meters not accessible for reading.
• Checks to see that meters are correctly installed and functioning properly, and reports defects and leaks.
• Conducts re-reads and reseals meters as directed.
• Reports meter tampering as soon as possible.
• Responds to customer inquiries and instructs customers in the proper reading of meters.
• Processes service orders and disconnects/reconnects service as needed.
• Obtains special readings and assists with office work as required.
• Responds to customer inquiries and instructs customers in the proper reading of meters.
• Serves on standby as assigned.
• Performs related tasks as required.

OTHER INFORMATION
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Jacksonville Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. One year of experience reading electric, water, or gas meters preferred.

Special Qualifications:

A driver's license valid in the State of Florida.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Some knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in the reading of meters and recording consumption.
• General knowledge of the geography and street locations within service area.
• Ability to use an automated consumption recording device.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
• Ability to walk for continuous periods under varying climatic conditions.
• Ability to perform simple math calculations.

CORE PURPOSE AND VALUES

Our employees uphold and promote the mission, vision and core values of the City of Jacksonville Beach. To be successful, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and demonstrate a strong desire to be a part of our EPIC Team:

• Empowerment - Enabling employees to achieve work-life balance & professional growth and success
• Pride - A small coastal city dedicated to displaying a big heart through our commitment to the community
• Integrity - We hold ourselves, individually and collectively, accountable to our community and our organization
• Communication - Open & honest dialogue with our community and throughout our organization
• Teamwork- Working together with our community to achieve common organizational goals

The City of Jacksonville Beach provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement and dependent care; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes activities, lunch and learns, and health fairs.

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01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

This positon requires working as member of a team that values empowerment, pride, integrity, communication and teamwork. Are you willing to commit to these values?

• Yes
• No

03

Candidates selected for this position will undergo a thorough background investigation including employment references and driving; the selected candidate will be required to pass a drug screen and physical.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

04

If you are a current employee with the City of Jacksonville Beach, in the event that you qualify for this position, you are required to notify your supervisor of the scheduled interview.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

05

The starting salary for this position is $17.88 per hour. Is this pay acceptable?

• Yes
• No

06

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School
• High School or Equivalent
• Some College
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree +

07

Please indicate which driver's license you possess.

• A valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• A valid Class E Driver license
• My license is currently invalid
• I do not possess any type of driving license

08

Is your license under any pending or current citations/court proceedings?

• Yes
• No

09

Has your license been suspended, revoked, or restricted in the last 1 year?

• Yes
• No

10

The hours & days are Monday - Friday 7 A.M. to 4 P.M. Overtime, standby, recall, and emergency recall will be required occasionally. Are you willing and able to work these hours?

• Yes
• No

11

How many years of experience do you have reading electric, water, or gas meters?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

12

This position requires heavy physical exertion, walking up to 10 miles a day at a very fast pace regardless of weather conditions, interacting with citizens/customers who are at times unhappy, and working around animals, snakes, and insects. Are you willing and able to work in this environment?

• Yes
• No

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