Meter Reader jobs in Mesa, AZ

Your application must clearly identify that you possess the minimum qualifications listed below. Due to the number of applications received, resumes will not be reviewed to determine eligibility. Applications submitted with no work experience and/or that indicate "see resume" will be considered ineligible.

A Meter Reader is responsible for the accurate and timely reading and recording of water, gas, and electric meters to facilitate customer billing. Work is performed in a fast-paced, production-driven environment on assigned routes in accordance with established standards for number and accuracy of reads for the following:

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  Safety: No Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reportable accidents, preventable vehicle accidents, or lost-time accidents.
• Quality: No more than four errors for every 10,000 meters read.
• Quantity: 561 meters read per day; an essential function of this position is extreme accuracy in meeting daily meter reading quotas.
• Attendance: An essential function of this position is regular attendance with few, if any, unexcused absences.

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. At least one year of experience in public contact work and a minimum of one year of experience performing physical outdoor duties under all weather conditions.

Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire date. Must obtain gas operator qualification and electric safety training administered by the Energy Resources Department to successfully complete one-year probation and must retain certification throughout employment.

Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 199.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. One year or more of recent experience performing physical outdoor duties under all weather conditions within the past three years is highly desirable.