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City of Concord

Utility Service Worker - Water

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Concord, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/23/2026

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What they do

A Meter Reader works for a utility company to check meters that record the water, electricity or natural gas used by residential and commercial customers.

$45,141 / year median in North Carolina

-3% projected decline

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Job Description

The purpose of this position is to assist in construction projects, water line repair/installation and maintenance of the water infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Digs holes, installs piping, and performs debris removal after job is complete. Replaces non-operating meters, meter boxes, and lids. Discontinues and reinstates water services and secures final reading for customer service. Installs, repairs, and services water lines, fire hydrants and valves. Loads truck with supplies and materials needed to complete the job.

Supplemental Functions:

Performs other similar duties as required.

Licensing and Certifications:

Valid North Carolina Driver's License.

PLEASE NOTE

: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record. Working Conditions /

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, and talking.

Very Heavy:

Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50 - 100 pounds frequently, or from 20 up to 50 pounds constantly. Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards.