Meter Reader

Position Title : Trades Worker – Water Meter Services

Pay Type : Full-Time 6 Month Project

Location : Sarasota, FL

Schedule : Monday–Friday, 7AM - 3 : 30PM

Position Summary

This position is responsible for reading water meters and inputting data into hand held or laptop devices. Duties also include completing work orders, conducting annual manual meter reads, and performing light maintenance tasks related to water meter infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Approximate time allocations listed below :

70% – Meter Reading and Maintenance

Complete daily assigned radio reads for monthly billing

Perform manual readings for any remaining manually read meters

Execute work orders to verify information, locate meters, perform transmitter profiles, and conduct water service turn-ons and shut-offs

Verify and document radio-read meter data and collect supplementary readings

Maintain and clean meter boxes (replace lids, clear debris)

Replace water meter registers and transmitters when necessary

Adjust meter installations (raise / lower boxes, replace damaged parts)

Record daily activity reports and vehicle maintenance needs

Input codes into system software to clarify billing details

Report discrepancies to supervisors and billing team

20% – Customer Service and Investigations

Communicate with customers in the field regarding general questions

Post notices related to leaks or high usage

Respond to field investigation requests from supervisors, billing, or customer service

Notify customers prior to service disconnection due to delinquency

Participate in route optimization to improve reading efficiency

10% – Department Support and Emergency Response

Assist other utility departments and field staff, including backflow, billing, and customer service

Serve in an essential role during declared emergencies or disasters

Follow all applicable emergency operations guidelines

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in utilities or plumbing with knowledge of water / sewer systems and meter operations

Skills and Abilities

Ability to operate small tools including pipe cutters, wrenches, and saws

Familiarity with local geography and street layouts

Ability to communicate clearly, write legibly, and perform basic math

Capable of working outdoors in various weather conditions

Some experience in clerical tasks or direct public interaction preferred