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City of Winnipeg Hiring For Seasonal Meter Reader at Winnipeg, MB Full Time
As the Seasonal Summer Meter Reader, you will attend various residential premises in all areas of the City of Winnipeg to obtain water meter readings. You will also inspect upstream plumbing, meters and sealing wires, as well as abnormal consumption, to ensure all consumption is being metered.
As the Seasonal Summer Meter Reader you will:
- Entering customers’ homes to obtain water meter readings.
- Inspect meters to ensure integrity of seal wire and seal/reseal water meters as required.
- Identify and document meter tampering, non-working meters and unauthorized use.
- Identify abnormal consumption and possible causes.
- Identify new occupancy, inactivity or incomplete account information.
- Perform other duties consistent with the classification, as assigned.
Your education and qualifications include:
- High School Graduation or equivalent combination of education and experience; and minimum one year post-secondary education.
- Demonstrated relevant customer service experience.
- Basic knowledge of domestic plumbing.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other employees and the general public at times under stressful conditions.
- Self-motivation, ability to make logical decisions.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Conditions of employment:
- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- Must follow all applicable Safe Work Procedures and utilize Personal Protective Equipment and safety supplies as required.
- Must be physically capable of performing all of the duties of the position in various weather conditions.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence.
- Personal vehicle for job duties is required (no exceptions).
- A Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
CORE COMPETENCIES for ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG:
- Citizen & Customer Focus
- Respecting Diversity
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity and Trust
- Results Oriented
