Meter Reader

About Veolia North America

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water, and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com.

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:

Reads water utility meters and records volume used.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Walks or drives over established route and operates automated meter-reading equipment or manual reads meter and records volume used. May climb ladders to read meters.
• Inspects meters and connections for damage, defects, and unauthorized connections. Supplies meter repair and maintenance with necessary information needed to fix damaged meters.
• Verifies readings if requested to locate abnormal consumption and records reasons for fluctuations. Indicates irregularities and requests action by service department when necessary.
• Moves water meter lids when they become stuck and overcomes normal physical obstacles when they prevent access to the meters. Cleans out flooded and buried meters.
• Turns service off for non-payment of charges or on for new occupants.
• Operates vehicles and mobile equipment tasks in conjunction with meter reading duties. Washes and cleans vehicles as required.
• Performs clean up and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools and equipment.
• Works under direct supervisionwith specific instructions given on assignments or follows written or verbal instructions and established procedures and standard practice to perform assigned tasks independently while on route.
• Performs a variety of manual functions.
• Follows established procedures to perform standardized or routine tasks. Must follow established operational, safety and emergency response procedures.
• Must adhere to schedule.
• Uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments. Waits for direction for new assignments. Keeps supervisor informed of problems.
• SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES (INTERMITTENT, ON AN OCCASIONAL BASIS, ETC.):
  • May assist in other areas as directed.

Work Environment:

• Spends 100% of time in operations or outdoor environment under all temperatures and climatic conditions.
• Must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible hazards including traffic, noise, high pressure, hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces andwater and electrical hazards. Frequent exposure to insects, reptiles, and animals along a route.

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must have a have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). Ability to perform basic math.
• At least one year of experience in a related position preferred with working knowledge of the standard practices, common tools, materials, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trade.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to learn automatic meter reading systems and have ability to safely use trade tools and equipment to inspect, maintain or install meters.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Employee Orientation, Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Training. Training in use of specialized machinery for care of roads, grounds, galleries, structures, and facilities.
• Forklift or material handling certification if required by site.
• May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.

Physical Requirements:

• Amount of time spent – Bending 10%, Walking 70%, standing 5% and sitting 15%.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• The employee is required stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• May work on ladders, catwalks and supports at heights of 10 feet above the ground.
• Body movements require working with arms extended above and below head and from body up to 10 minutes, while using hand tools weighing up to 10 pounds.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 - 60 pounds in standing and bending positions and carry while walking distances of 10 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision (for driving) and ability to adjust focus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.