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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 74840 RESOLUTION NO 7484 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR METER READER THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The job specifications for the classifica- tions of Meter Reader are hereby amended to read in accordance with Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately. SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 21st day of May, 1984. A I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting hereof held on the 21st day of May, 1984, by the following vote of Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CITY OF AZUSA (Exhibit A) METER READER JOS SUMMARY Date approved: Under direction -- reads residential, commercial, and industrial electric and water meters and records readings; computes consumptions; observes and reports meter or service defects; and does related work as required. Representative Duties Following an assigned route, reads consumer water and electric meters; records readings accurately in meter book; subtracts previous reading to determine consumption; resets and reseals meters when necessary; notes readings which appear low or high and reports need for testing; notes the need for repairs when malfunctioning is observed; rechecks entires in meter book; hears and reports consumer complaints; may drive a pickup truck; may relieve Consumer Service Represeentative when assigned. Organizational Responsibilities Meter Reader is a semi -skilled classification reporting to the Consumer Service Manager. An employee in this class may be assigned to another supervisor to assist in making minor repairs, or related duties. A Meter Reader works alone, usually reads two meters (electric and water) at each address monthly, and must enter the property where meters are located with care, caution, and courtesy. Accuracy, alertness, and pleasant manner are required to perform this job satisfactorily. Assigned areas are rotated, and hours of work may be determined and changed by the Department Head to provide maximum efficiency and equivalent to a standard 40 -hour work week for all general employees. QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE Training and Experience Graduation from high school or equivalent. Some experience in reading water, electric, or gas meters is desirable. Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of basic arithmetic. Ability to read gauges and record readings accurately; make simple calculations rapidly and accurately; understand questions and complaints, provide satisfactory answers, and initiate corrective actions; understand and carry out oral and written directions; get along well with others; maintain pleasant relationships with utility users and the public; walk designated required routes under all weather conditions; learn the geographical and street locations of the City Licenses Valid California Drivers License.