For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.

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Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 40,000 residents call Hickory their home and Hickory is the hub of a 350,000 metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, seven recreation facilities, two libraries, several golf courses, theaters, art museums, and eighteen gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out Hickory at www.hickorync.gov/employment or www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and the surrounding areas and what makes Hickory a "Well Crafted" City.

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Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer functional prework screen and a drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others. All applicants are subject to a background check.

An employee in this position will proceed on foot or in a vehicle from premise to premise locating water meters; uncovers meters and enters in handheld computer; observes meters and notes breakage or faulty operation; reports to appropriate personnel the need for adjustment or repairs; cooperates with immediate supervisor in discontinuing and renewing services by cutting on or cutting off meters, or removing and replacing meters as indicated by the circumstances; assists in meter repairs as required; finds and raises meter boxes and meters as required. Other duties as assigned. Must possess the ability to drive a light truck; ability to deal courteously with the public; ability to walk moderate distances and work under varying conditions; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees; ability to perform manual tasks at times under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to learn and remember location of meters; ability to accurately read meters; and ability to recognize faulty meters.

Must possess a valid Class "C" driver's license from NC. Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Minimum age of 18. Prefer applicant who has thorough knowledge of the layout of city streets.

Records water meter readings on an assigned route; records data.

Inspects meters for signs of tampering, vandalism, and theft of utility services.

Clears overgrown vegetation, obstacles, and hazards from meters; reports meters blocked by structures such as porches or decks to the supervisor.

Connects and disconnects customer services.

Sets up new accounts for meter reading routes.

Responds to customer complaints; resolves problems or notifies supervisor.

Rereads meters as necessary to get accurate data or to identify problems such as water leaks.Â

Washes and maintains service truck.

Performs service work when needed.
May be assigned supervisory duties in the absence of supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.
After-hours work is required as necessary during emergencies, inclement weather and other times as necessary.
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly Â associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of Â the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or Â having had a similar position for one to two years.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Â North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Knowledge of department policies and procedures pertaining to the reading of water meters.
Knowledge of the mechanical functions of water meters.
Knowledge of the locations of city streets and meters.
Knowledge of utility service areas.
Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
Skill in the use of meter-testing equipment.
Skill in the use of various meter-reading equipment and hand tools.
Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
Skill in water distribution and collection system maintenance and repair.
Skill in oral and written communication.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects; reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time; climb ladders and balance; climb a 30 rung ladder and balance; climb into vehicles and equipment; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and carry 40 pounds for 50 feet, push, pull and/or move more than 40 pounds. Â An employee in this position will have successfully passed a "Functional Prework Screen" administered by a professional and impartial third party specialist.

SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, vicious animals, machinery with moving parts, and occasional inclement weather. The work may require the use of protective devices such as gloves.

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