[Adopted 11-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-58]
There shall be created within the Borough of
South River the position of clerk meter reader under the direct supervision
of the Electrical Department Supervisor and/or Borough Administrator.
Any person to be appointed to the position of
clerk meter reader must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent
and have at least one year experience in utility meter reading.
The clerk meter reader shall be appointed by
the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough Council pursuant
to the collective bargaining agreement.
Any individual hired as clerk meter reader shall
perform the following primary duties:
A.
Investigate customer complaints.
B.
Schedule turn-on and turn-off of electric meters.
C.
Prepare and maintain utility shutoff lists and records
as assigned by supervisor.
D.
Ability to read all electric and water meters.
E.
Work with the Utility Collector to coordinate the
readings of meters with billings.
F.
Assist the Collector with the opening and closing
of water and electric accounts.
G.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate
in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
H.
Knowledge of the proper methods of readings meters
and of the basic principles underlying their operations.
I.
Knowledge of the methods used for computing electric
consumption.
J.
Knowledge of the basic principles underlying the operation
of electric and water meters commonly used for making accurate readings
that are the basics for making computations.
K.
Ability to handle consumer inquires and complaints
in a courteous manner.
L.
Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral
and written directions.
M.
Ability to keep necessary records.
N.
Knowledge of office procedures, typing and computers
including knowledge of computer programs including Excel, Access,
Power Point and Web-based applications.
O.
Knowledge and skill in correspondence, written and
oral phone communications.
The salary of the clerk meter reader shall be
as set forth in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
The appointee shall dress in business professional
attire suitable for the position in order to maintain the professional
image of the Utility Department. No jeans, shorts or T-shirts are
allowed.
