Meter Reader

Department:Utility Services Department Organizational Unit:County Water and Wastewater

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Part Time

Open Until filled.

$18.88 to $20.77 Hourly. Actual salary based on experience and qualifications. Mims/North Area. Part-time/25 hours per week. Work schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Performs entry-level service maintenance work reading water meters, recording water consumption, and recording abnormal and/or unacceptable meter conditions on handheld or other mobile devices. Work involves following established routes in an assigned area; inputting readings for accurate billing; taking photographs and advising supervisors of abnormal readings or unusual situations that require attention; and answering customer inquiries relating to meter reads, abnormal readings, or unacceptable meter conditions.

REQUIREMENTS: One (1) year of experience entering, transcribing, recording, storing, and/or maintaining electronic and records utilizing tablets, laptops, or other mobile devices; OR one (1) year of experience performing water line or plumbing repairs and/or meter maintenance. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of employment, a first aid certification and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from an approved agency and maintain both certifications during the term of employment. Must successfully complete, within nine (9) months of employment, all of the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees classes. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT:50 lbs. or more
   • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
   • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
   • PULL:50 lbs. or more
   
   
   
   
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND:5 - 8 hours
   • WALK:3 - 5 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
   
   
   
   
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
   
   
   
   
5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
   
   
   
   
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With feet, legs or hands in water; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With poor lighting; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • N/A