About this role
Join Inframark: Leading the Way in Water Management
Inframark's Operations and Maintenance team is an award-winning team that delivers cutting-edge water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. We are dedicated to supporting our employees as well as protecting the environment and the communities we serve. You would be empowered to thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment. Take the next step in your career and join us at Inframark. Apply today!
Why Work for Inframark?
Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.
METER READER
The Meter Reader is responsible for a variety of duties including reading residential and commercial meters, rereads, and delivering red tags.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accurately reads and records commercial and residential water meters for billing purposes.
- Checks and reports inoperable meters, damaged or missing meter boxes, and missing lids.
- Reports leaks, sink holes, or damage to any district facilities.
- Performs meter re-reads and other activities associated with the contract (e.g. connects/disconnects of water service, door tag notification).
- Ensures cleanliness of assigned vehicles, tools and equipment.
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures such as wearing Personal Protective Equipment and reporting all safety concerns
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED.
Technical: Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & internet. Ability to work with basic office equipment & phone systems. Ability to work with numbers, including calculations. Other technical skills (specific to role and location): Basic map reading ability and GPS. Ability to read meters. Working knowledge of billing & payment processing.
Communication: Communicates clearly & professionally. Contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience. Willing to help others, team player. Maintains composure in challenging situations.
Problem Solving & Quality: Pays attention to detail. Identifies & solves problems. Escalates issues accordingly. Checks work for quality. Must have good sense of awareness.
Managing For Results: Works well with supervision. Takes projects to completion. Follows all company policies & SOPs. Manages multiple tasks. Time management.
Leadership & Initiative: Demonstrates a positive attitude. Acts in accordance with company vision, mission & values. Takes accountability for own performance. Willing to take on additional assignments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to: frequently lift 20-40 pounds; load, unload & move large equipment/tools including shovels and hand pumps; access confined spaces; continuously walk, climb stairs, walk through ditches and wooded areas. The minimum number of meters reads per hour is set at 100 connections. Will need to work during all weather conditions. Potential Safety hazards include; snakes, bees, spiders and dogs.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required. Employees shall perform all other duties as required.
Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Other facts
About Inframark
Inframark is an independent, American-owned company widely recognized as a leader in Water Infrastructure Operations and Infrastructure Management Services.
From water and wastewater operations to financial and community management and specialized support services, we work side by side with our clients to achieve the highest levels of performance, safety, compliance and reliability.
Aging infrastructures and workforces, increasing compliance concerns and constant cost pressures — our experts know first-hand the challenges facing today’s municipalities, municipal utility districts and industries. We recognize that no two clients are exactly alike. That’s why our service model is tailored to each client’s unique systems, cultures and resources.
Grounded in years of expertise and guided by our CLEAR Partnership Values (Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Accountability and Respect) our 3,000 dedicated employees aim to create a "Better World Together" to deliver the critical services that help communities, companies and economies prosper.
What you'll do
- The Meter Reader is responsible for accurately reading and recording water meters for billing purposes and reporting any issues with meters or district facilities. Additional duties include performing meter re-reads and ensuring the cleanliness of assigned vehicles and equipment.
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