Meter Reader

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website.

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:

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Accurately reads water meters on assigned routes and records readings on digital hand-held registers.
• Walks long distances (approximately 7 to 10 miles/day) to meter locations in various weather conditions carrying necessary gear. Bends and lifts water meter lid in order to read meter.
• Cleans out meter boxes; cuts grass around lids; bails water out of meter box and uses shovel to remove dirt as needed.
• Checks to ensure that meters are functioning properly and reports defects.
• Hangs informational notice tags on customer's doors.
• Performs re-reads of meters from weekly assignments as needed.
• Operates a City vehicle; refuels and maintains cleanliness and upkeep of vehicle.
• Follows safety guidelines and regulations.
• Answers customer's questions when necessary. Refers unusual questions or occurrences to supervisor.
• Makes changes in routes as necessary.
• Assists in compiling and completing information for work reports, studies, safety meetings, etc.
• Assists meter service representatives in performing their duties when necessary.
• Perform other related work as required.

Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure up to 80% of work time to dirt, dust, and extreme temperatures.
• Frequent exposure to poisonous insects, snakes, weeds, or plants.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience involving public contact or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• City of Moore geography and street locations.
• Ability to read meters at expected standard rate.
• Deal with unfriendly pets.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance;Excellent work history and attendance record required.
• Note:Selected applicant must pass background investigation, physical examination and drug screen.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Valid Oklahoma driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.

Physical Requirements:

• Work requires physical effort associated with brisk walking for extensive periods of time (approximately 7 to 10 miles/day) under varying weather conditions and standing, kneeling or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.
• Ability to crouch, bend, unlock/twist, remove/replace meter lids several hundred times daily.Good vision is required, either uncorrected or corrected.
• Ability to lift and carry light (15-25 lbs.) meter lids frequently and moderately heavy meter lids (25-50 lb.) occasionally.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.