Meter Reader Job at West Virginia Staffing, Charleston, WV

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  • West Virginia Staffing
  • Charleston, WV

Job Description

American Water Meter Reader Position

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role!

Shift/Hours

Must be available to work the following schedule:

  • Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM
  • Must be flexible and willing to work some Saturdays
  • Potential for overtime
Primary Role

Position exists to read water consumption meters, recording volumes used by residential and commercial customers.

Key Accountabilities

Perform all functions of the position in a safe and conscientious manner, with constant regard for the safety of fellow employees and the general public. Walks or drives vehicle over established route and takes readings of meter dials manually and also works with hand held devices and computers to obtain readings. May walk up to 7 miles in a day. Inspects meters and connections for defects, damage and unauthorized connections. Verifies readings to locate abnormal consumption and records reasons for fluctuation, if known. Receives assignments via computer technology and must record data into assigned computer. Must be able to effectively communicate information to customers, clients, and other employees. Meter readers are required to regularly stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Will frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and stoop, kneel, crouch, or drawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Meter readers will perform other duties as assigned which may include field service work and work in the transmission and distribution of water service.

Knowledge/Skills

Must have basic geographical knowledge of company's service area and must be adaptable to variations in topography and weather conditions. Working knowledge of company policies, procedures and safety practices. Basic computer skills.

Experience/Education

Able to operate company equipment and vehicles necessary for completion of assigned responsibilities. High School Diploma/GED; ability to read and comprehend instructions and effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

Certifications & Licenses

Valid Driver's License and ability to pass motor vehicle background check.

Work Environment

Typical outdoor work environment.

Competencies

Champions safety, customer obsessed, cultivates innovation, nimble learning, drives results, collaborates.

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Job Tags

Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Saturday,

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