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City of Asheville Meter Reader TEmp / Seasonal in Asheville, North Carolina
Meter Reader TEmp / Seasonal
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Meter Reader TEmp / Seasonal
Salary
$20.37 Hourly
Location
Asheville, NC
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
2024-01264
Department
Water Resources
Division
Meter Services
Opening Date
06/03/2024
Closing Date
7/19/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
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Summary
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.
The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.
About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Water Meter Reader for the Water Department on a Temporary Status. The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled, technical work installing and repairing City utility meters.
Hiring Rate: $20.37
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or as Needed for Project
Essential Duties and Responsibilites
Performs routine service functions on meters: connects and/or disconnects services; clears meter boxes and pumps out water; plumbs new meters; changes out meters and connections; and generates work orders to resolve complex meter and service issues.
Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains pipe saw, grinder, gas monitor, metal detector, meter tester, flow tester, line locator and other tools and equipment; operates a motor vehicle; conducts pre- and post-trip inspections, including checking all fluids, gauges, lighting, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats and seatbelts, cleanliness of vehicle, etc.; fuels vehicle; loads and secures materials; reports all problems or necessary repairs to appropriate personnel; and completes and maintains inspection, gas usage and other associated documentation.
Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Communicates with supervisor, subordinates, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, service orders, meter test reports, confined space permits, work logs, vehicle maintenance reports, and other documentation; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalency (GED)
Minimum of 1 year of related experience including but not limited to construction work and repair, plumbing, other construction trades.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
Licensing and Certifications:
- Valid Driver's License.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
Advanced knowledge of procedures and practices to analyze and resolve unusual or difficult problems.
Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks.
Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Majority of work is performed outside of with exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
Frequent physical effort is required.
No Employee Benefits
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Do you meet the minimum requirements as posted?
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Agency
City of Asheville
Address
City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802
Phone
828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE
Website
http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs