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Henrico County Public Schools

Meter Service Worker

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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.

$46,288 / year median in Virginia

-4% projected decline

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General Statement of Duties Performs customer water meter service in the field; does related work as required. Essential Duties Some knowledge of the different types of water meters; Knowledge of simple hand tools used to install meters; Ability to read meters; Ability to work with the public; Mechanical aptitude; Ability to work under limited supervision; Physical condition that permits such activities as heavy lifting, bending, driving and working under adverse temperatures and/or weather conditions. Additional Information This position reports to DPU operations Division at 10401 Woodman Road. Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license. A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee. May require a pre-employment physical examination and/or medical tests administered by Henrico County Employee Health Services, the components of which are based on and appropriate to the specific sensory and/or physical demands of the given position.
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Communications regarding your application will come from recruitment@henrico.gov and notifications@henrico.avature.net (our applicant tracking system). Please add both addresses to your safe sender list and check your spam or junk folder regularly. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED, and one (1) year of meter reading experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Background Check Disclosure Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home) Benefits At Henrico County, we prioritize your well-being with medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, plus flexible spending accounts and voluntary benefits. Enjoy generous leave options, including parental, bereavement, and wellness leave, along with 13 paid holidays annually. Invest in your future with Virginia Retirement System benefits and 457 deferred compensation.
Visit our website:
https://henrico.gov/hr/benefits-for-employees/ to learn more! EEO Statement The County seeks to hire the best-qualified applicants available for each position vacancy, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status, status as an organ donor, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification).