Job Summary
Incumbents in this position are responsible for participating in the reading of water meters. This position is assigned to pay grade G11.
Essential Job Functions
•Reads meters on an assigned route for billing purposes to include verifying that addresses and meter numbers are correct.
•Installs and removes meters, determines which meters are salvageable, and repairs meters as assigned.
•Drive 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.
•Install and program Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) devices in accordance with company procedures.
•Investigate, troubleshoot, and replace AMR/AMI devices as required.
•Turns delinquent accounts off and on.
•Performs re-reading of meters for billing purposes as necessary to verity meter numbers, addresses, and readings.
•Performs emergency turn-offs for burst pipes and determines impact of break upon billing.
•Performs meter maintenance to include inspecting meters, cleaning stuck meters, and making necessary shop repairs.
•Report 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.
•Performs other related job duties as assigned.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements
•High school diploma or GED.
•Six (6) months of general work experience. Meter reader work experience preferred..
•Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license.
Cape 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.
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all person hired to work in the United States. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34,579.00 - $47,672.00 per year
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
•Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person