Water Meter Reader (Dallas Water Utilities)

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About the position

The Water Meter Reader at Dallas Water Utilities is responsible for accurately reading and interpreting water meters across various settings, including residential, commercial, industrial, and parks. This role ensures correct billing for customers by utilizing technology and reporting any necessary repairs or hazardous conditions. The position involves significant interaction with the community and requires a commitment to safety and accuracy in meter reading.

Responsibilities

  • Reads residential, commercial, industrial, or park water meters to ensure accurate billing.
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  • Uses a hand-held computer to input data about meter reads, invalid addresses, code violations, repairs needed, sequence changes, and hazardous conditions.
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  • Reports repair work needed in and around meter boxes and hazardous conditions.
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  • Performs maintenance activities such as cleaning and replacing clock glass and gasket, replacing clock lids, and inspecting meter registers.
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  • Communicates with business owners and maintenance engineers regarding fire lines and checks for leaks.
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  • Checks previous day's meter readings for accuracy and ensures all meters on assigned route are read.
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  • Assembles or disassembles retrieval devices and operates them according to safety guidelines.
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  • Calibrates and operates portable gas detectors in meter vaults.
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  • Operates and drives city or personal vehicles and other equipment to perform work.
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  • Trains and educates field employees and other meter reading personnel.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
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  • One year of general work experience.
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  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
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  • Own transportation with required liability insurance.
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  • Ability to stoop, bend, and walk five miles per day.
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  • Ability to lift twenty-five pound meter vault lids.
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  • Must pass a background investigation and drug screening test.

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of meter reading or related work.
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  • Ability to correctly read water meters.
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  • Ability to operate a hand-held computer and accurately record meter readings.
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  • Ability to operate a 2-way radio.
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  • Ability to deal effectively with diverse customers.
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  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
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  • Five-year vested pension plan
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  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
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  • Pet insurance
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  • Tuition reimbursement
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  • Qualifying childcare assistance
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  • Paid time off
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