Temporary Meter Reader at SJW Corp

Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.

Location: San Jose, California





Job Description:



 



























Job Title 




     Temporary Meter Reader 


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Requisition ID  




     req634 


Type of Employment   




     Temporary Employee


              |              



Job Openings



     0




Compensation Range   



     29.47 - 37.53


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Compensation Type



     Hourly Wage






 





Founded in 1866, San Jose Water is an investor owned public utility, and is one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water systems in the United States. We serve over 1 million people in the greater San Jose metropolitan area with high quality, life sustaining water with an emphasis on exceptional customer service. SJW also provides services to other utilities including operations and maintenance, billing, and backflow testing. By sharing these services with others, we benefit the local community, lower the cost of water operations, and improve opportunities. We are actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Meter Reader (Temporary) to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Position Summary Under general supervision of Department Supervisor, locate, read, re-read, record, and report the reading of water meters and report related field conditions as necessary for billing.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:



Remove minor obstructions as necessary, locate and read meter, enter meter reads, trouble codes and other data as required into the hand held meter reading devices.

  • Make contact with customers or leave door hangers as
    needed when meters are inaccessible.


  • Report illegal or unusual services, meters or meter box
    conditions, stuck meters, discrepancies or safety hazards.


  • Report any active meters not having a meter record.


  • Perform work as required related to route maintenance.


  • Notifies customer and Station F in cases where meter
    registrations exceed 90 gallons per hour.


  • Operates mobile meter reading technology and equipment. 



  • JOB REQUIREMENTS:



    • Furnish own reliable transportation at the contracted
      rate.


    • Possess a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory
      driving record.


    • Show evidence of properly licensed and insured vehicle
      at all times.


    • Furnish own reliable transportation at the contracted
      rate.


    • Ability to perform extensive walking, climbing, and
      lifting requiring manual dexterity, agility, strength, stamina and
      coordination.


    • Ability to read and interpret street maps and meter
      locations.


    • Ability to perform work with speed and accuracy.


    • Ability to utilize technical equipment to read meters.


    • Ability to communicate effectively with the public where
      situations may be strained.


    • Ability to exercise independent judgment.


    • Ability to adapt and apply new technology such as iTron,
      Microsoft Outlook, GDI Portal, Google Earth, smart phone and computer.


    • Ability to read and interpret all types of meters within
      the SJWC service area.
















    EEO Statement

    Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.


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