Laborer

City of East Chicago

Water Department

Opening Date: April 9, 2024

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Position Status: Regular Part-Time

Reports to: Director of Water Operations

Supervises: None

Pay Range: In accordance with the City of East Chicago’s Salary Ordinance passed by the Common Council

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POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this classification is to perform fieldwork functions associated with reading and recording water usage data from meters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by the position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Locates and reads residential, commercial, and industrial water meters on an assigned route; records water meter data utilizing a portable computerized meter reading device.

• Inputs all relevant information to the Munis Program.

• Cleans meters and checks for malfunctions; performs basic repairs; reports problems or defects to supervisor; removes defective meters and/or installs new meters as directed.

• Operates a motor vehicle to conduct meter reading activities; inspects assigned vehicle for proper operations; performs minor vehicle maintenance as needed.

• Synchronize residential addresses into a reading order, identify improper reading order and synchronize route, and make address corrections for new clients.

• Inspects visible plumbing for water leaks; repairs service line; replaces curb stops.

• Conducts special readings to verify excessively high or low water consumption as required.

• Communicates via telephone and /or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service.

• Trims weeds/shrubbery around meter boxes.

• Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.

• Works effectively with other personnel from the Water Department to ensure efficient operations.

• Works effectively with personnel from other city departments/divisions.

• Performs all job tasks in a safe manner.

• Complies with all department and city safety policies, rules, and regulations.

• Identifies and corrects/reports safety hazards when they occur.

• Interacts with members of the public in a polite, courteous, considerate, and helpful manner.

• Provide answers to questions from members of the public or direct them to someone who can respond.

• Refers customers to the billing office for billing–related issues.

• Deals effectively with irate members of the public and works to resolve their problems or refer them to someone who can.

• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge of:

Standard operating procedures for water meter reading

Safety hazards involved in water meter reading operating procedures.

Applicable OSHA, State, City, and Water Department safety policies, rules, and regulations.

Water Department operations and process

Use of “Meter Gun” to read automatic meters.

Geographical layout of the City of East Chicago.

Operate a motor vehicle.

Basic math

Ability to:

Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare concise reports.

Ability to deal courteously with the public.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, co-workers, and the public.

Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.

Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Ability to operate a vehicle safely.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

Must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Environment - Work is performed outdoors and indoors. Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

Physical – The work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion and is performed in the office, field settings, and outside in varying weather conditions. Typical positions require walking and standing for long periods of time; climbing stairs and ladders; frequently stooping, crawling, bending, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, turning, and twisting; lifting, carrying, push, to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate with others to exchange information. Frequently carry objects weighing up to 5 - 10 pounds for a continuous period of time. Occasionally push/pull/lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Vocal – Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Vision – See in normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing – Hear in normal audio range with or without correction.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter, and resume to the Department of Human Resources.

Mail, fax, or email a cover letter, resume, and the City of East Chicago Employment Application to

Loretta Vaughn

City of East Chicago

4525 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago, Indiana 46312

Fax: (219) 397-5755

ecapply@eastchicago.com

Note: If you email your cover letter and resume to ecapply@eastchicago.com please type on the subject line your name and Applying for Labor – Water Department. For example Loretta Vaughn – Applying for Labor – Water Department.

The City of East Chicago does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, disability, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16