Job Details
St. James Parish is hiring a Meter Reader I for our Public Utilities Division under the OperationsDepartment. This position is responsible for physically reading and recording currentgas and water meter readingsfor thePublic Utility System.This position isclassified as essential during declared emergencies or naturaldisasters. This is a nonexempt position,forty hours per week. This position isSafety Sensitive and subject to random drug testing as per the St. JamesParish Government Employee Handbook. Individuals in this class are able to complete the majority of theirwork with a minimum amount of supervision.Essential duties and responsibilities include any combination of the following but not limited to:- Readsand records current usage data from gas/water meters- Usesequipment or visually checks for gas and water leaks- Mayassist with the installation of wet taps on water and gas lines- Classifies,codes, and posts various information and data into computer systems- Otherduties as assigned Other skills and abilities: - Knowledge of the operating procedures and maintenance of equipment operated.- Ability to clean and perform minor maintenance and repair of equipment operated.- Ability to perform physical labor as required of the position.- Operate various types of office equipment (e.g. copy machine, calculator, word processor, computer terminal, etc.)- Have excellent public relations skills.- General knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety rules and regulations in vehicle and equipment operation.To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential job satisfactorily. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.High School diploma or generaleducation diploma (GED) required with 1 year of Public Utility experience. Must successfully complete all trainingrequirements as per the Operations & Maintenance Plan and the EmergencyPlan for natural gas systems.Mustpossess a valid Louisiana Driver'sLicense and have an acceptable driving record. The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee isregularly required to reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to usehands to finger, handle, feel objects, tools, controls, and climb orbalance. The employee is occasionallyrequired to sit, stand, walk, stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100pounds. Specific vision abilities requiredby the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheralvision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee mayfrom time to time work in conditions of extreme heat and cold, near movingmechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee frequently works in high,precarious places and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions,fumes, and airborne particles.The noise level in the work environment is usually veryloud.St. James Parish is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. The parish will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, agree or political affiliations.