The Meter Reader is responsible for reading residential, commercial, and multi-dial water meters records meter readings, and reporting problems as required.

Essential Functions

- Walks 6 to 10 miles per day

- Lifts heavy objects, up to 90 pounds, on a frequent basis

- Reads commercial maps to identify locations of businesses and residences

- Completes quarterly residential and commercial, rural, and difficult meter reading routes and records meter readings maintaining a high degree of accuracy and daily route completion

- Checks to see that meters are functioning properly and reports broken glass, lids, and other defects by use of a published two-digit code

- Reports leaks and malfunctions in connection with the meter

- Locates and reads covered or submerged meters

- Uses small equipment such as hand-held computer, hand-powered bilge pumps, gas powered pumps and blowers, and gas analyzers as necessary

- Hears and reports complaints of customers and refers difficult complaints to immediate supervisor

- Drives car, truck, or van, with responsibility for ensuring that it is in good condition and adequately equipped

- Utilizes simple electronic microprocessor for recording meter readings

- Ensures that microprocessor, small tools and safety equipment on vehicle are accounted for and in safe operating condition

- Responsible for the security and maintenance of the microprocessor while in the field

- Ensures compliance with all OSHA, MOSHA and WSSC safety procedures and documentation

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

- Must be capable of lifting heavy objects (up to 90 pounds) on a frequent basis, climb into vaults and read meters in confined spaces

- Work in an environment where there are routine risks of exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, and air pollution

- Must be capable of walking six to ten miles per day under all weather conditions; possess high degree of accuracy; and good customer relations skills

- Employees are required to work in inclement weather

- Physical and environmental requirements are outlined in the attached document

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

- Ability to walk 6 to 10 miles per day

- Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 90 pounds, on a frequent basis

- Ability to read commercial maps

- Some knowledge of the geography and street locations of Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties

- Ability to write legibly and to accurately transfer meter reading numbers

- Ability to write basic reports

- Ability to follow oral and written instructions or directions

- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the general public

- Ability to perform meter reading duties under adverse traffic and weather conditions

- Ability to overcome physical obstacles preventing access to the meters

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent