Meter Reader

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.  Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement. 

Position Purpose: 

Reads water utility meters and records volume used.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Walks or drives over established route and operates automated meter-reading equipment or manual reads meter and records volume used.  May climb ladders to read meters.

Inspects meters and connections for damage, defects, and unauthorized connections.  Supplies meter repair and maintenance with necessary information needed to fix damaged meters.

Verifies readings if requested to locate abnormal consumption and records reasons for fluctuations.  Indicates irregularities and requests action by service department when necessary.

Moves water meter lids when they become stuck and overcomes normal physical obstacles when they prevent access to the meters.  Cleans out flooded and buried meters.

Turns service off for non-payment of charges or on for new occupants.

Operates vehicles and mobile equipment tasks in conjunction with meter reading duties.  Washes and cleans vehicles as required.  Performs clean up and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools and equipment.

Works under direct supervision with specific instructions given on assignments or follows written or verbal instructions and established procedures and standard practice to perform assigned tasks independently while on route.

Performs a variety of manual functions.  Follows established procedures to perform standardized or routine tasks.  Must follow established operational, safety and emergency response procedures.  Must adhere to schedule.

Uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments.  Waits for direction for new assignments.  Keeps supervisor informed of problems.

Work is reviewed for completeness and accuracy, or inherent checks are built into the nature of the work.  Most errors are caught during self-inspection before leaving work unit.  Impact is minimal.

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES (INTERMITTENT, ON AN OCCASIONAL BASIS, ETC.)

May assist in other areas as directed.

Work Environment:

Spends 100% of time in operations or outdoor environment under all temperatures and climatic conditions.

Must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible hazards including traffic, noise, high pressure, hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces and water and electrical hazards. Frequent exposure to insects, reptiles, and animals along a route.

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