This is proceduralized manual, clerical and public contact work in reading water and sewer meters and recording amounts of water consumption. Work includes keeping meter records according to established procedures.
Employees follow a designated route and receive specific work instructions for unusual assignments.
Work requires speed and accuracy in obtaining meter readings and involves physical inconvenience and exposure to adverse weather conditions. Locate and read water and sewer meters on assigned routes and accurately record findings. Perform arithmetic calculations to determine whether the meter recording is unusually high or low. Check meters and readings for indications of leaks or tampering. Write repair orders for problems.