JOB TYPE
Full Time Employment (a job working 40 hours per week or more)
JOB SUMMARY
The City of Wapakoneta is seeking a Meter Reader I to join our Electric Department team!
Job description and applications are available at City Hall, 701 Parlette Ct, Wapakoneta, OH, Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; online at www.wapakoneta.net. Mail to City Hall address; or email resume and application to jobs@wapakoneta.net
Application deadline is Friday, November 8th, 2024 at noon.
Essential Functions of the Position:
– Locates and visually reads meters and electric meters; checks meter numbers and logs and subtracts readings for billing purposes.
– Troubleshoots accounts for possible malfunctions such as broken meters, leaks, high/low consumptions, etc.; completes work orders to initiate maintenance and repair; reports signs of meter tampering; repairs and installs water meters.
– Maintains good public relations with customers’ explains high readings, investigates, and determines causes.
– Shuts off water service to customers in arrears for payment of bills; restores service as directed; shuts off or restores electric power service at the meter as directed for residential and small businesses.
– Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
– Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
CAREER LEVEL
Entry-Level
EDUCATION LEVEL
High School Diploma
EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
Qualifications: necessary to perform duties (* indicates developed after employment)
Knowledge of: meter reading procedures*; public relations; meter functions and operational process; water plant operations*
Skills in: motor vehicle operation
Ability to: gain access to worksite; develop and maintain effective working relationship with associates, supervisors and general public; carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions; read, copy and record figures accurately; operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner; maintain a valid State of Ohio vehicle operator’s license; evaluate meter operations, identify malfunctions and draw valid conclusions; repair and calibrate water meters; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; maintain accurate records; perform manual labor for extended periods of time under possible adverse conditions
Other: High-school diploma required, must be 18 years of age and hold a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license
SALARY/BENEFITS
Competitive Wages
Competitive Health Care Package with optional Dental & Vision
Vacation & Sick Leave
Holiday & Birthday
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Ohio Deferred Compensation
This position falls under the UWUA; Utilities Workers Union of American and pay is per contract range. (Step 1 – $23.92/hour)
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:
jobs@wapakoneta.net
