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METER SERVICE WORKER

City of Lake Worth Beach - 2.8 Lake Worth, FL Job Details Full-time $21.89 - $27.36 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Computer operation Customer communication In-person customer service Employee relationship building Driver's License Handling customer service requests Mobile devices Full Job Description The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Meter Service Worker. This is a Full-Time, Non-Bargaining, Non-Exempt position based on a 40-hour work week with the starting hourly range of $21.89 - $27.36

Location:

Utilities Building located at 1900 2 nd Avenue North, Lake Worth, FL 33460. In addition, this position offers: Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals 13 Paid Holidays 3 Floating Holidays City of Lake Worth Beach Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage Retirement Plan

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the individual in this position will perform routine work in the execution of Electric and Water Meter service requests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Turns water meters and single-phase electric meters on and off upon request of customers or internal requirements Obtains check readings upon request and answers customer inquiries in the field with considerable tact changes single phase electric meters on request Reports irregularities May act as Meter Reader May deliver notices to customers The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment in relation to the position.

KNOWLEDGE ABLILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in servicing electric and water meters and skill in their applications as applied to electric and water meters Ability to read meters rapidly and accurately Ability to accurately perform simple arithmetic computations Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees and customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position involves moderate to heavy work performed in both office and outdoor settings. The role includes exposure to environmental hazards such as loud noise, air and water pollution, and severe weather conditions, and may be physically demanding.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently using personal protective equipment (PPE), standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motions Occasionally climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, talking to customers Ability to lift (up to 50lbs)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED Experience as a Meter Reader Must possess a valid and current Florida Driver's License

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

: Proficiency in operating computers and handheld devices Experience in severe weather temperature and conditions Customer service skills A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications All full-time employees are considered critical in response to emergency situations and may be deemed essential as needed depending on the situation. Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment. Certain positions may be required to attain additional ICS training as needed. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lake Worth Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The City of Lake Worth Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applicants for positions with the City of Lake Worth Beach should know and be aware of the following: Applicants for employment who become candidates for available employment positions should note employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction. Upon request, information on the nature and scope of an inquiry will be provided under FS 119.Furthermore, some of the job classifications within the City of Lake Worth Beach workforce are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements with a union. Consistent with Chapter 447 of the Florida Statutes, a bargaining unit employee has the right to join or not join the union. However, the Union is not obligated to represent a non-member.