Meter Reader Salary $35,862.25 - $51,771.20 Annually Location Mesa, AZ Job Type Full Time Department (H310)Water Resources Job Number 07528 Closing 12/13/2018 11:59 PM Arizona Description/Duties This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of the "most qualified" applicants who may be considered to fill the current vacancies and future Meter Reader vacancies. To be considered "most qualified" an applicant will possess the equivalent to graduation from high school or a GED; at least one year of experience in public contact work; AND, a minimum of one year of recent (within the past three years) experience performing physical outdoor duties under all weather conditions (examples: laborer, construction worker, landscaper, delivery driver, etc.). Your application must clearly identify that you possess the above outlined experience. Due to the number of applications received resumes will not be reviewed to determine eligibility. Applications submitted with no work experience and/or that indicate "see resume" will be considered ineligible. A Meter Reader is responsible for the accurate and timely reading and recording of water, gas, and electric meters to facilitate customer billing. Work is performed in a fast-paced, production-driven environment on assigned routes in accordance with established standards for number and accuracy of reads for the following: Safety: no Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reportable accidents, preventable vehicle accidents, or lost-time accidents Quality: no more than four errors for every 10,000 meters read Quantity: 561 meters read per day; an essential function of this position is extreme accuracy in meeting daily meter reading quotas Attendance: An essential function of this position is regular attendance with few, if any, unexcused absences. An employee in this class is expected to detect and report atypical conditions, such as: identifying damaged, malfunctioning, and tampered meters; and detecting and reporting leaks, exposed wiring, and other safety hazards. A Meter Reader is an information source for the City's Resource Conservation and Energy Diversion Programs. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required. Work of this class involves nearly continuous walking of 10-15 miles per day in all weather conditions, and considerable bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting. There is also frequent exposure to vicious dogs, snakes, and/or insects. There is significant customer contact requiring tact/diplomacy in dealing with problems/complaints. This class is supervised by a Field Supervisor - Customer Service Operations through a review of the volume and accuracy of reads and meetings regarding problems encountered and overall results obtained. This class is FLSA nonexempt. Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values : All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. At least one year of experience in public contact work and a minimum of one year of experience performing physical outdoor duties under all weather conditions. Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License by hire date. Must obtain gas operator qualification and electric safety training administered by the Energy Resources Department to successfully complete one-year probation and must retain certification throughout employment. Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 199. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. One year or more of recent experience performing physical outdoor duties under all weather conditions within the past three years is highly desirable. Link to Job Description A is linked here. Click the underlined words to go to the City of Mesa Benefits web pages. 01 Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED? Yes No 02 How many years of work experience do you have involving public contact? Less than 1 year 1 year or more 03 Describe your work experience involving public contact. If no experience, type in "N/A". Your public contact experience MUST also be described in the duties within the Work Experience section of your application. 04 How many years of work experience do you have performing physical outdoor duties under all weather conditions (example: laborer, construction worker, landscaper, delivery driver, etc.)? None Less than 1 year 1 - 2 years 3 - 4 years 5 or more years 05 Describe your work experience performing physical outdoor duties under all weather conditions (example: laborer, construction worker, landscaper, delivery driver, etc.). If no experience, type "N/A". Your experience MUST also be described in the duties within the Work Experience section of your application. 06 How many years of work experience do you have working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment? None Less than 1 year 1 - 2 years 3 - 4 years 5 or more years 07 Describe your work experience working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment. If no experience, type "N/A". Your experience MUST also be described in the duties within the Work Experience section of your application. 08 Are you willing to walk 10-15 miles per day in all weather conditions? Yes No 09 Do you have or will you be able to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License by hire date? Yes No Required Question Agency City of Mesa Address PO Box 1466 Mesa, Arizona, 85211-1466 Phone 480-644-2758 480-644-3240 Website