Seasonal Meter Reader - Bilingual

As the Seasonal 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 Meter Reader, you will:

1. Enter customers’ homes to obtain water meter readings.
2. Inspect meters to ensure integrity of seal wire and seal/reseal water meters as required.
3. Identify and document meter tampering, non-working meters and unauthorized use.
4. Identify abnormal consumption and possible causes.
5. Identify new occupancy, inactivity or incomplete account information.
6. Perform other duties consistent with the classification, as assigned.

Your education and qualifications include:

1. High School Graduation or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Demonstrated relevant customer service experience.
3. Basic knowledge of domestic plumbing.
4. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other employees and the general public at times under stressful conditions.
5. Self-motivation, ability to make logical decisions.
6. Ability to work under minimal supervision.
7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
8. Ability to follow all applicable Safe Work Procedures and utilize Personal Protective Equipment and safety supplies as required.
9. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in both French and English (French - subject to testing).