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.