Meter Reader

Salary : $35,006.40 Annually

Location : Atlantic Beach, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 26-09

Department : Finance

Opening Date : 02 / 09 / 2026

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Eastern

General Summary

The Meter Reader position performs prompt and accurate readings of water meters on a City-wide basis. Performs field clerical work in reading water meters and recording consumption; assist in planning routes and changing routes; performs cut-ons and cut-offs of service as directed by the Utility Billing Department and also meter troubleshooting. Work is performed under general supervision of the Utility Billing Supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, and results obtained.

The City of Atlantic Beach is a picturesque community, featuring 2 miles of white sandy beach near the bustling City of Jacksonville, with over 65 acres of parks and a small-town community that provides a friendly, supportive workplace with a focus on providing outstanding customer service to residents, visitors and employees. City employees enjoy excellent benefits, competitive pay, overtime pay and outstanding opportunities for training and advancement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Walk several mile-meter route every day.
• Complete service orders Assist in assigning and arranging new accounts in proper reading sequence; recommend routing changes for increased productivity.
• Maintain records and prepare reports of meter reading activities.
• Replace worn out or faulty meter lids and / or meter boxes, make minor repairs, replace touch pads and perform landscape maintenance.
• Turn water service on and off for customers, check for leaks, consumption and stuck meter tests
• Respond to customer complaints and inquiries from the public.
• Perform all other related work as required.

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of water meter reading practices. Knowledge of the street system of the City of Atlantic Beach. Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with the public. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (summer heat, winter cold, inclement weather) and walk long distances on a daily basis. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other employees. Ability to walk throughout an assigned route. Ability to meet deadlines in a task-oriented environment. Skilled in performing basic math and reading numbers. Ability to use handheld devices or tablets for data entry. Ability to follow route maps and schedules. Skilled in customer service and public communication skills. Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The physical conditions that apply to the Worker in this job are described as follows : The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions (summer heat, winter cold, inclement weather) One or more of the following conditions that may affect the respiratory system or the skin : sunlight, fumes, odors, dust, pollen, allergens, gases , grass, or poor ventilation.

DISCLAIMER : The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The City of Atlantic Beach offers an outstanding benefits package to full-time employees including : medical, dental, vision, life insurance , flexible spending accounts, retirement 457 / 401k plans, Police Officer Pension Plan, 12 paid holidays, over 3+ weeks paid leave your first year,paid training and promotional opportunities, tuition reimbursement and full-time employees are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

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Do you have a valid driver's license that is not under suspension / revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations / court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

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List any special licenses or certifications you hold that should be considered in evaluating your application. Please include licensing authority, date of issue and expiration date.

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Depending on your work location or assignment you may be in close proximity to dogs or K-9 officers. Someone with dog allergies might experience allergic reactions while working here. I acknowledge I have been made aware of the potential contact with dogs depending on the work assignment.

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