Meter Reader
Company: US Water Services Corporation
Location: New Port Richey
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionU.S. Water Services Corporation is a
well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility
organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations,
engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced
and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey,
Florida with a staff of over 700 employees in twenty states.The
ideal candidate will need to be able to perform the following
duties and responsibilities:
- Manually and accurately reads and records water meters for
billing purposes on schedule. Expectation is to read 45-50 meters
per hour after training period of 3 to 6 months.
- Performs re-checks and usage confirmation to determine
consistency of meter readings.
- Checks meters and reports inoperable, or damaged meters.
- Checks and reports missing meter lids or broken meter
boxes.
- Replaces meters 5/8" to ¾", fixes PVC pipe where needed up to
1'.
- Performs disconnections and reconnections when assigned within
24 hours.
- Performs meter accuracy testing when assigned by UB.
- Cleans (digs out dirt from) meter boxes and surrounding area
periodically and/or as assigned.
- Ensures the cleanliness, and maintenance of any assigned
vehicle.
- Ensures all appropriate tools are in good shape and functional.
Reports and requests tools in a timely manner as to not delay work
flow and productivity.
- Performs as a backup Meter Reader for our Dania Beach
contract.
- Continuously works with UB department and Supervisor to improve
and perform tasks as requires.
- On call daily up to 8pm and weekends.
- All other duties as assigned.Education and Experience
requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, and stair climb for extended
periods of time, 8+ hours per day in ALL types of weather
conditions.
- Frequent lifting meter lids of up to 15 pounds and occasional
lifting of 50 pounds is required.
- Ability to work 95% of the time outdoors in ALL types of
weather conditions. Heat, Rain, Humidity, Cold etc.
- Frequently encountering bugs, and other wildlife (frogs,
snakes, bees, fire ants)Compensation and Benefits: Pay is
commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW
Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including
medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term
disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company
match.US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and
benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse
workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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Keywords: US Water Services Corporation, Brandon , Meter Reader, Other , New Port Richey, Florida
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