Meter Reader - Spu

First application review date of March 22, 2024. The posting will remain open until filled.
Sun Prairie Utilities is seeking a Limited Term Employment Meter Reader to join its team. This position is expected to last 2 years, as the utility completes its Advanced Metering Infrastructure project. The desired applicant will read both electric and water meters; up to 19 hours per week, some flexibility with hours on assigned routes in all weather conditions.
Qualified candidates must be able to work independently outdoors at a fast pace while maintaining high numerical entry accuracy.

Essential Job Functions

• Enters or collects accurate usage readings from electric and water meters on assigned routes.
• Verifies that all services are accounted for on all completed routes.
• Report to respective customers and customer service department any meters that are inaccessible to read.
• Visually inspects meters to assure proper operation and report any perceived defects.
• Check to determine consistency of meter readings.
• Performs initial/final billable meter readings resulting from customers moving into and out of properties.
• Always cares for vehicle(s) by regularly cleaning, plus reporting and scheduling maintenance related items.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Delivers customer notices and/or drops mail off at local Post Office.

Requirements of Work

• Knowledge of the geography and street locations of the city.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Abilities needed include keen vision, legible writing, and accurate numerical keypad entry.
• Ability to walk continuously throughout each and every work day.
• Ability to communicate and maintain a good working relationship with customers, the public, management, and fellow employees.
• High School diploma or the equivalent combination of education and experience providing the knowledge, abilities, and skills listed above.
• Ability to read and analyze technical data and procedures
• Ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge and experience with personal computers or hand held electronics is preferred.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.

Other Job Functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is primarily performed in field. Employee must be able to navigate quickly through all types of rough terrain and obstacles associated with meter reading. Brisk walking is required throughout a majority of every work day.
• The employee will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat and cold weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Employee may encounter aggressive dogs and other domestic and wild animals.

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