What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter Reader position at Georgetown County Water and Sewer District?
General Purpose
Responsible for reading meters and documenting water consumption, as well as the inspection of water meters for proper operation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following essential duties and responsibilities are required at all Pay Grade Levels.
- Operates computer to create and complete work orders and service requests.
- Operates light equipment including vehicles and hand tools.
- Reads meters and enters readings into hand-held device.
- Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
- Turns service off for nonpayment, illegal connections, or new occupants who have not applied for service.
- Complete annual safety requirements, as assigned by your supervisor.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
The following Other Duties and Responsibilities are required for Meter Readers at all Pay Grade Levels
- May perform portions of the work of higher or lower classified positions, occasionally, as assigned.
- Provides excellent customer service while out in the field.
- Performs general facilities maintenance including general building and grounds upkeep.
- Routinely performs operational troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on office equipment.
- Serves on various employee committees as assigned.
- Keeps the inside and outside of District-owned vehicles clean.
- Adheres to the vehicle maintenance schedule.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Operations, services, and activities of a water utility.
- Knowledge of GCWSD reconnection fees.
- Basic computer skills including Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other
departments and the public.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Knowledge of office, public, and business procedures.
- Ability to work safely.
Desired Education and Experience
Meter Reader Pay Grade 4
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of related work experience
- Valid SC Driver’s License
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.76 - $20.95 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Georgetown, SC 29440 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Georgetown, SC 29440: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21