Annual Salary: $37,419.20 Grade:  14 (Employee: 7% on your current salary, whichever is greater; or 10.5% on your current salary, whichever is greater, if position is 3 grades or higher than current position) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Customer Field Services Department and future vacancies as they occur to perform activities involving meter reading for City utility services. Performs meter-reading activities on an assigned route; records meter data into handheld computerized meter reading device and verifies accuracy of readings; re-reads meters with unusual usage levels; and verifies that meters are registering consumption accurately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED; six (6) months of experience in meter reading or working in adverse environmental conditions such as rain, extreme temperatures, etc. is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 
• Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.   

40 hours per week; May include weekends

Will be working in adverse environmental conditions such as rain, and extreme temperatures

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.  Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location.  Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.  The information is subject to verification. 

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications: Until filled

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5030, Fax (318)449-5232 Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.