Employer
New Ulm
Salary
$22.98 - $29.49 Hourly
Location
New Ulm, MN
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
10015
Department
Meter Reader
Opening Date
05/07/2025
Closing Date
6/1/2025 at 4:00 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
General Description Under the immediate supervision of the Utility Planning and Development Engineer, to operate equipment or manually gather water, electric, steam and gas consumption records at specified schedules. Take part in assigned monthly disconnect activities. Coordinate metering work with Water, Electric, Steam and Gas Department personnel.
Work Schedule Overview:
This position follows a consistent weekday schedule, primarily Monday through Friday, with some built-in flexibility. Hours will range from 10 to 25 per week, and the schedule will generally be known in advance.
• Meter Reading: 8 hours, scheduled on the 1st of each month
• Skipped and Missed Meter Reads: 6 hours, scheduled on the 2nd of each month
• Shut Offs: 8-hour shifts, scheduled three times per month
• Work Orders: Typically 2 hours per day on days without meter reads or shut offs
• Handouts: Up to one 4-hour shift per month
• Flex Day Off: Option to take either Monday or Friday off each week
This schedule offers a steady, predictable routine with enough variety to keep things engaging—plus a built-in day off to support work-life balance.
Essential Functions of the Job / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
• Adheres to assigned meter gathering schedule(s).
• Performs assigned notification and utility disconnection procedures.
• Seeks out and resolves utility service problems. Promptly reports problems to appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Acquires readings on assigned service orders. Maintains and updates assigned records.
• Assists in optimizing data gathering operations.
• Maintains accurate records of activities and equipment as assigned.
• Coordinates functions with Administrative, IT, Water, Electric and Gas Department personnel.
• Performs duties in varying weather extremes.
• Attends\completes assigned training.
• Performs duties while walking on varying terrains and surface conditions.
• Performs duties using vision to accurately read and enter data.
• Attends assigned training and demonstrates competencies in work tasks.
• Disconnects electrical meters following recommended safety procedures.
• Works overtime as assigned.
• Performs as assigned during system restoration and other incidents.
• Works in other departments when assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA’s)
• Skill in relating well with the general public and working with other departments.
• Ability to complete functions within appropriate time allotments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate various hardware and software for gathering of consumption data.
• Skill in applying workplace safety requirements.
• Skill in working effectively with others.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Ability to be on feet and routinely walk in varying terrains/weather for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain customer privacy interests.
Education and Experience Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent as well as a valid driver’s license.  Two years of related customer service work experience.
Physical Requirements This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires lifting and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, depth perception and color perception, vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and occasionally requires exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).