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Position Number: 5184591
Location: Menlo Park, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Meter Reader

California Water Service

California Water Service

Job Description:

The Meter Reader (MR) obtains water meter reads for all commercial and residential customers at a designated location based upon a route; assists with assigning new meters to routes and reroutes as necessary; assess meters for defects; reports tampering and potential cross connection situations. This position is located in Atherton, CA.

Essential Functions:

Investigate customer inquiries regarding high bills and water quality issues
Diagnose high/low pressure concerns; notify appropriate personnel when needed for repairs or further diagnostics; dirty water, hi/low pressure, no water, taste and odor, air
Take corrective action based on findings
Collect water samples throughout the distribution system as needed
Verify status of existing fire services and read detector meter
Flush mains to a minor extent
Understand cross connections

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

A MR must be able to effectively communicate with their supervisor, co-workers, and the public;
Have the ability to perform basic mathematic functions to calculate figures; have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid California Class C Driver's license, and be insurable under the Company's policy
A MR must have a working knowledge of basic features of word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word) and electronic mail processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Outlook)
A Meter Reader must be able to work with supervision and respond appropriately to feedback, evaluation, coaching, counseling, and/or discipline
The job entails an understanding and knowledge of water quality specifications for chlorine content, pH, water temperature, other essential water quality parameters, as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) rules and regulations

Salary Range: $42.98 - $48.33

Deadline to submit resume is Monday, April 29, 2024.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.

To apply, please visit: https://calwatergroup.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CWSG/job/Menlo-Park-CA/Meter-Reader_R1947