Salary: $19.39 - $31.66 Hourly
Location : AZ 85297, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-0212
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 04/30/2025
Closing Date: 5/20/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for highly motivated professionals to fill thepositions of Meter Reader I & Meter Reader II in Water.

The Meter Reader I reports to the Water Meter Supervisor. The primary function of the Meter Reader I position includes:

• Residential or commercial meter reading.
• Residential or commercial ¾" to 2" - meter change out.
• Notify customers of all meter change outs.
• Investigate zero consumption and non-read exception.
• Meter transceiver unit maintenance and route maintenance.

The Meter Reader II reports to the Water Meter Supervisor. The primary function of the Meter Reader II position include:

• Meter transceiver unit maintenance and route maintenance.
• Respond to emergency situations such as water leaks and main breaks.
• Participate in shift rotation every fourth week.
• Training of new employees.
• Complete work orders; lock, open or transfer water service.
• Investigates customer concerns over water pressure, consumption, box maintenance, and other issues involving water meters.

These positions are At-Will and are FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

Please note, depending on experience and certification/s a candidate may be brought in as a Meter Reader II. The salary range listed in the posting is the minimum of the range for a Meter Reader I and the maximum of the range for a Meter Reader II, the pay range for each position is listed after each position's requirements below. This is a driving position, and a motor vehicle report will be run as part of our pre-employment process.
About You

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

Candidates for the Meter Reader I must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months of experience in plumbing and customer service.
• Must obtain Grade I Water Distribution ADEQ Certification within 12 months of hire.
• Must acquire necessary knowledge to promote to Meter Reader 2 within 12 months of hire.
• Must be able to work overtime and a rotating schedule change.
• Valid AZ Driver's License.

Pay Range for a Meter Reader I: $19.39 - $27.15 Hourly
Candidates for the Meter Reader II must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid AZ Driver's License.
• ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution Certification at time of hire or promotion.
• 1 year of experience in private or public sector directly related to water meter reading, installation, and repair; along with 1 year of direct customer service experience.
• Shift rotation and overtime is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range of a Meter Reader II: $21.83 - $31.66 Hourly
Why Team Gilbert?
Gilbert's Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: Driven, Kind, Bold, Humble
Awards & Recognition: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Are you qualified and applying for Meter Reader I or a Meter Reader II?

• Meter Reader I
• Meter Reader II
• Limited Term Agreement Meter Reader I

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Do you currently possess a Grade I Water Distribution Certification or can obtain within one year of hire?

• Yes, I currently possess a Grade I Water Distribution Certification (Please attach a copy of your certification to this application)
• I do not currently possess a Grade I Water Distribution Certification, but I can obtain my certification within one year of hire
• I currently do not have my Grade I Water Distribution Certification and do not have the ability to obtain within one year of hire.

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Are you able to work a mandatory rotating shift and overtime? (Not to include overnight or weekends)

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any vocational or technical training in water distribution related to meter operations, maintenance, and repair or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe the type of training and/or experience in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have working for a public or private company (water, electric, gas, cable, etc.) reading meters?

• No experience in this area
• Less than six months
• Six months to one year
• 1 -2 years
• 2+ years

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If you indicated you do have work experience as outlined in the previous question, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have working in customer service?

• No experience in this area
• Less than six months
• Six months to one year
• 1-2 years
• 2+ years

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If you indicated you do have work experience as outlined in the previous question, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have working with a work order management system?

• No experience in this area
• Less than six months
• Six months to one year
• 1-2 years
• 2+ years

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If you indicated you do have work experience as outlined in the previous question, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have working with a billing system?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• Six months to one year
• 1-2 years
• 2+ years

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If you indicated you do have work experience as outlined in the previous question, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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Do you currently possess a valid Arizona Driver's License? (Your license will be verified if you are offered employment).

• Yes
• No

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

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