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At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As a Meter Reader (Team Lead), you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. Based in The Villages, FL, you will lead a diverse team of meter readers during the course of daily water meter reading and recording of consumption using client issued reading equipment. Familiarity with work order software, meter reading equipment, and company software for completion of various work orders, timesheets, etc. is required. Under minimal direction, the team lead will oversee the meter reading services team and the recording of utility billing data for the client. The selected candidate, performing in a team leader capacity, is responsible for coordinating a variety of meter services and programs, including but not limited to daily route assignments, assignment of meter rereads/audits, and delivery of read data to the client. The main objective is to ensure correct and timely billing of metered services through accurate and efficient meter readings and recordings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and monitors all meter services to ensure the accomplishment of departmental schedules, goals and objectives; performs upload and download of meter readings from handheld electronic devices to system software.

• When necessary, reads water meters on an assigned route and records readings via client provided equipment.

• When necessary, visually checks to see that meters are functioning properly and reports defective meters.

• Reports meter issues or problems promptly to the client.

• Works with the Operations Director to build the rapidly expanding GIS database of commercial odd meters to further gain efficiencies within meter reading team.

• Maintains and executes the hydrant painting program during non-reading times of the business month.

• When necessary, performs other related work as directed, such as painting, valve turning, water line flushing, water sample collection or any other project need as directed by management.

• Creates meter reading schedule and adjusts the same for environmental considerations or employee conditions (limited staff). and conducts operational and safety meetings.

• Coordinates, trains, assigns, and reviews the work of Meter Readers.

• Examine resumes and identify prospects for the interview phase of the hiring process.

• Conducts interviews with prospective employees either individually or as the leader of an interview committee.

• Recommends disciplinary action when warranted and provides follow-up mentoring.

• Assists other departments as necessary; performs various research and reporting duties as directed by management.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan. We have a paid time (PTO), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase discounted company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.

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Here’s what you’ll need :

• High school diploma or GED

• Possess a valid driver's license

• Ability to stay cool under pressure.

• Ability to work with others and delegate work to the team to stay effective

• Ability to work with billing department client and stay professional in all communication to the client

• The ability to work within local weather conditions

• The ability to walk long distances, perform repetitive motions including, sitting, standing, stooping, and lifting

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• 2 years of meter reading experience

• Knowledge of the geography of street locations of The Villages

• Ability to write legibly

• Able to make routine mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately

• Able to deal tactfully and courteously with the public

• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and mobile phone applications

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services. Due to the nature of the job passing a Fitness for Duty testing is required to ensure candidates for this position are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety sensitive position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.