Meter Reader Job, County Government Kenyan Jobs,


Embu Water and Sanitation Company LTD, a public water utility company fully owned by the County Government of Embu and with a mandate to provide water and sanitation services in Embu County is seeking to recruit self-driven individuals for the positions: – Job Group 8


Meter Reader 1- Job Reference:Ewasco/Hr/2021(3) positions ( 3)


Responsibilities



  • Follow assigned routes to read and record residential and commercial water meters and record readings with hand-held devices

  • Test meters to ensure they are registering properly and in a consistent manner; report meter conditions, defects and other problems to supervisor;

  • Organize for replacement of meters if necessary and maintain meter replacement, inventory and related records for the assigned area.

  • Maintain access to meters by ensuring the area is clear; as required, dig out meter boxes and remove

  • Check meters for potential problems that impact consumption and billing; report meter repair requirements, burst/leaks, illegal water usage and monitor water demand for commercial

  • Perform the full range of customer service duties; re-read meters to resolve complaints; remind customers to send self-meter reading details within specified times for final billings.

  • Disconnect meters for non-payment of service and reconnect upon payment

  • Identify and map locations for new meter installations.

  • Respond to routine questions and requests for assistance from customers; resolve issue or refer to

  • Clean and perform routine preventive maintenance on assigned motor cycle; report repair requirements to

  • Deliver documents, bills, mail and other materials as

  • Training new meter

  • Training customers to read

  • Undertaking continuous professional development to keep up with current industry

  • Undertake any other duties as may be

  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as

  • Training customers to read

  • Undertaking continuous professional development to keep up with current industry

  • Undertake any other duties as may be assigned


Qualifications



  • Relevant Diploma with 1-year relevant experience or Advanced Certificate with 3 years’ relevant experience 

  • Trade Test Grade 1 with 5 years’ experience.

  • Fulfilled Chapter six of the Constitution

  • proficiency in computer skills


Key Skills 



  • Proficiency in IT with MS Office and Internet ability

  • Communication and interpersonal relations

  • Analytical Skills.


Attributes



  • Team work

  • High level of Integrity customer focus

  • Time management


How to Apply


Application packages in sealed envelopes which include a Cover Letter, updated CV and certified copies of certificates and testimonials should be delivered to: –


The Managing Director


Embu Water and Sanitation Company Limited EWASCO House,


Off Meru-Embu Road


P.O BOX 2142,60100


EMBU


Note:



  • The positions are open ONLY to internal candidates already working in EWASCO on contracts, casuals and those whose contracts have expired in the last 1 month

  • The Vacancy number should be clearly marked on the left top corner of the outer envelope of the application package

  • Copies of all certificates should be CERTIFIED by the Issuing Institutions

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

  • Canvassing in any way will lead to automatic disqualification


CLOSING DATE: 13th August 2021, 17:00 Hours


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