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Meter Reader I - Temporary

Employer
Fairfax Water
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Closing date
May 2, 2023

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Industry
Utilities
Function
Other
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Entry Level
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Job Details

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION NOT TO EXCEED 1 YEAR.

Under close supervision of the Supervisor, Meter Reading assists other Meter Readers to accurately and efficiently read customer water meters and record and calculate customer water usage.  Performs other customer service departmental duties as required.  Performs essential work as required during emergencies or periods of severe and inclement weather.

Duties

Assists other Meter Readers or while working alone to accurately and efficiently read customer water meters and record and calculate water usage by:

  • Driving an Authority vehicle or providing directions utilizing a map to locate various water meters to be read.
  • Reading retail and wholesale meters on a scheduled basis utilizing various tools and equipment to access and read the meters located in meter boxes and vaults.
  • Registering meter readings and related customer and meter information in a hand held meter reading device, or in a manual meter book system.
  • Identifying and reporting to a supervisor or the radio dispatcher, or correcting unusual conditions such as: damaged meters, meter lids, possible reasons for high or low consumption, improper fire hydrant usage, etc.

Performs other Customer Service departmental duties as required:

  • Performing meter changes, and other routine service order work.
  • Maintaining Authority vehicles, equipment and tools to assure they are in safe working condition.

Performs essential work as required during emergencies or periods of severe and inclement weather.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from high school or GED and a minimum of six month year professional work experience, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge.
  • Basic knowledge of computers.
  • Good verbal communication and listening skills.
  • Ability to work closely and effectively with co-workers and to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
  • Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Supplemental Information

  • Ability to walk long distances on a daily basis while performing the duties of the position.
  • Ability to continually bend and lift meter lids of up to 35 pounds.
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 60 pounds.
  • Ability to overcome physical barriers such as climbing through brush, getting off and on a truck mounted meter reading platform, and climbing vault ladders.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces safely and effectively.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Company

Fairfax County Water Authority (Fairfax Water) is Virginia's largest water utility, serving one out of every five Virginians who obtain their water from public utilities. Nearly 1.5 million people in the Northern Virginia communities of Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Alexandria depend on Fairfax Water for superior drinking water.

That's 1.5 million friends, neighbors and family members. We don't need any other reason to demand the highest in water quality standards!
Chartered in 1957 by the Virginia State Corporation Commission as a public, non-profit water utility, Fairfax Water operates four water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 262 million gallons per day. The plants include the Corbalis Treatment Plant, operating on the dependable and free-flowing Potomac River in the northwestern area of Fairfax County, and the Griffith Treatment Plant on the impounded Occoquan River in the southeastern area. Water is distributed throughout Fairfax Water's service area through nearly 3,200 miles of water mains.

Fairfax Water produces, on average, 148 million gallons of water per day. More than 235,000 mostly residential accounts in Fairfax County comprise about 60 percent of total water sales. Approximately 40 percent of total water sales are wholesaled to Loudoun and Prince William Counties, the City of Alexandria, the Town of Herndon, Ft. Belvoir and Dulles Airport. Revenues in 2005 were $120 million.

Fairfax Water is governed by a ten-member Board of Directors composed of Fairfax County citizens who are appointed by the elected Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County. A General Manager, supported by a senior staff of engineering and business professionals, manages the day-to-day operations of Fairfax Water.
Summary of Benefits
Regular Full-time Employees

PAID LEAVE
? Vacation Days Per Year Service Years
13 0 < 3 years
19 3 < 15 years
26 15+ years

? Sick Leave
13 days per year for you and/or your household dependent's illness and care.

? Holidays
JAN New Year's Day, Inauguration Day & Martin Luther King Day
FEB Presidents' Day
MAY Memorial Day
JULY Independence Day
SEPT Labor Day
OCT Columbus Day
NOV Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day & Day After Thanksgiving
DEC Christmas Eve (1/2 Day) & Christmas Day
** Plus one Discretionary Holiday to be taken during the calendar year.

INSURANCE
? Health which also includes Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx
? Life
? Long-Term Disability (effective after 36 months of employment)
? Voluntary Long-Term Care (at employees' cost)

RETIREMENT

? Fairfax Water Retirement Plan
? 457 Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

? Tuition Reimbursement
? Professional Development
? Child/Adult Care Reimbursement Plan
? Flexible Spending Accounts
? Holiday Parties and Picnics
? Credit Union Membership
? Direct Deposit

Fairfax Water is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to our employees and their eligible dependents, as well as opportunities for continued education and professional development.

Employee-paid premiums and contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.

This review is intended to be a brief summary of the major benefits provided by Fairfax Water. In all instances, plan documents and policies govern the eligibility and administration of each benefit plan.

Company info
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Location
8570 Executive Park Avenue
 Fairfax
VA
22031
US
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