The Village of Dolton is currently hiring for 2 part time temporary Water Meter Readers. The position description and like detail is attached, please review the description, duties, and feel free to apply online by visiting our website and selecting the “Documents and Form” link and printing out and application. Please be sure that all applications are legible and completed in their entirety. Application will be reviewed and considered for positions in which their skill level meets our request posted position description. If you are selected for consideration you will be contacted within 7-10 business days after your application has been submitted to the Director of Human Resources at the Village Hall, if your skill set is not a match for our current openings, be assured that your application will remain on file and in consideration for a minimum of 90 days.
Job Description/Duties/KSA’s
Qualifications
The Successful candidate will be responsible for obtaining readings of meter dials and entering the data into route books or hand-held computers; Uploading collected data into appropriate databases; Verifying readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal and record/report reasons for fluctuation; Inspecting meters for unauthorized connections, defects or irregularities; Communicating services and charge information to customers as needed.
In addition the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities are required:
Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record; Reliable vehicle with insurance coverage; The ability to walk and/or drives along established routes to obtain readings; Be able to perform physical activities that require the use of the entire body including but not limited to accessing small, difficult areas to obtain readings; Must be tolerable of regular exposure to cold and heated climates due to weather fluctuations; Must be able to see well at close range as well as at a distance; Must be able to work independently; Must be able to effectively communicate with the internal and external customers in order to ensure quality of service to the public.
The Village of Dolton, IL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Applications for this position will be accepted beginning October 8th, 2017with the close date being 12am Midnight on November 3, 2017. Please submit all completed applications and resumes electronically to Ms. Angela Blacher Director of Human Resource at ablacher@vodolton.org or you may drop them off at the Village Hall located at 14122 Chicago Road, Dolton IL 60419 between the hours of 9am until close of 5pm.
