AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
asmith@sample~resume.com
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Seek the Challenging Position of Utility Meter Reader
A highly talented Utility Meter Reader with huge experience in performing a variety of support services for the Public Works Department including, but not limited to the timely and accurate reading of water meters and working with the billing clerk in recording meter reading information; operating light and heavy equipment; repairing and maintaining programs.
Summary of Qualifications
More than five years experience.
Strong ability to provide accurate billing information.
Thorough knowledge of basic mathematics.
In-depth ability to work effectively with little or no supervision.
Exceptional knowledge of use and maintenance of light and heavy equipment, trenching, shoring and other safety working conditions.
Great ability to perform strenuous labor activities.
Profound ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies and the public.
Thorough knowledge of all City meter routes and schedule routes.
Excellent communication, presentation and human relations skills.
Profound ability to handle difficult and sensitive issues.
Excellent hand/eye coordination skills for hand-held computer data entry.
Remarkable ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Strong ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Solid ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities.
Professional Experience
New York Department of Civil Service, NY 2000 - Present
Utility Meter Reader
Promote positive public relations.
Perform routine maintenance and repair work on water meters.
Operate light and heavy equipment.
Maintain street, water, sewer and sanitation systems as assigned.
Performance of installation and repair of waterlines, sewer lines, roadways, alleys and vegetation.
Snow removal, traffic control and storm drainage systems.
Assist with garage collection and recycling programs
Read residential and commercial electric and water meters and accurately record readings.
Complete monthly reading cycles for pre-determined schedules.
Answer questions from the public concerning utilities and resolve various customer utility service problems within scope of duties and responsibilities.
Visually inspect utility meters for damage and unauthorized tampering and notify proper divisions for corrective action.
Schedule meter reading routes to optimize efficiency.
Download, imports and purge data from the electronic automated meter reading devices and coordinate scheduled maintenance.
Collect money from the public at their residence for delinquent utility accounts.
Perform connects and disconnects of single-phase electric meters.
Turn water meters on and off as required.
Perform an average of 30-40 individually addressed connects, disconnects, door hangers, checkreads, and customer service inquiries per 4 hour work period.
Perform other related duties as needed.
Education
High School Diploma (2000)
Possession of Valid NY Drivers License/ Clean Driving Record
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