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Position Summary:Under general supervision of the Meter Reader Supervisor, reads and records electric and water meter readings for commercial and residential accounts.Essential Functions Reads and records water and electric meters on handheld computer that initiate billings for utility customers.
Ensures that meters are functioning properly and reports broken glass, lids and other meter defects.
Cleans out flooded and buried meters, keeping meter lens debris free.
Cleans shrubbery and dirt from meter boxes and checks for broken bands and meter seals.
Installs and removes electric and water meters.
Checks consistency of meter readings and reports unusual cases.
Collects past due amounts and rechecks accounts following questionable bills.
Works on call to perform after hour service reinstatement.
Routinely responds after hours when not on call to emergency situations involving utility service
Performs other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of City geography and street locations.
Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
Knowledge of the practices and materials utilized in the installation of electric and water utility systems.
Skill in observing and monitoring water and electric meters to determine compliance with prescribed operating standards.
Skill in basic arithmetic calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Skill in reading meters and recording numbers accurately.
Skill in effective oral and written communications.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with associate personnel, other City employees and the general public.
Required Education, Experience, Licensing, and CertificationsHigh School Diploma and one (1) year experience in public contact or outdoor work; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess State of Tennessee Drivers License.
This recruitment closes at 12:00 noon, Friday, October 24, 2025.

Exempt : No

Type : FT Employee

Department : Electric Department

Location : DEFAULT

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