10/22/2026
City of Washington Court House
Water Utility Meter Reader Position
The City of Washington Court House, Ohio is accepting applications for the position of Water Utility
Meter Reader.
Starting wage range: $20.00
Additional benefits: 13 paid holidays, overtime available, paid vacation and longevity pay.
Applications may be obtained at the City of Washington Court House Administration building, 105 N.
Main Street 1st floor, Washington Court House Ohio 43160 between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm
or online at www.cityofwch.com. Photocopy of High School Diploma or its equivalent must be submitted
with the application. A copy of a valid driver’s license also must be submitted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE FIRST FLOOR AT 105 N. MAIN STREET, WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE
BY 4:00 PM, November 6, 2026.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under supervision. locates, reads and records meters; responds to Billing Clerk’s request for information concerning
meter reading, meter locations, and condition of meters; checks for leaks and damage or malfunctioning meters;
used electronic Meter Reader; maintains records of meters serviced, jobs completed, and work orders placed;
performs other related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
1. Responds to Billing Clerks requests for information concerning meter readings, meter locations, and condition of
meters.
2. Locates and reads meters; accurately records reading of meter; provides any miscellaneous charges for billings.
Follows safety policies and procedures set forth by the City of Washington.
3. Helps billing clerks and responds to customer inquiries and directs to other city employees if unable to answer
inquiry (e.g., complaints, high monthly consumption, etc.).
4. May perform basic-level repairs on meters. For more complicated repairs, reports findings to proper individual to
initiate repairs.
5. Uses Electronic Meter Reader, loads and unloads customer and location information into the Electronic Meter
Reader.
6. Maintains valid Commercial Driver’s License of the appropriate class with required endorsement(s).
7. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, and positive attitude.
8. Interacts with customers at time of reading or change in water/sewer service to help public relations of City
department.
9. Maintains records of meters service, jobs completed, work orders and other paper work as requested.
10. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures: meter reading procedures; meter maintenance and repair procedures,
computer; department policies and procedures; public relations.
Ability to: gain access to work site; develop and maintain working relationships with associates, supervisors, and the
general public; walk for extended periods of time under possible adverse weather conditions; work independently of
others, communicate effectively, identify malfunctioning meters; accurately read and record data.
Follow basic instructions, recognize safety warnings and interpret street signs. Must be able to read, verbally
communicate and comprehend safety instructions and various communications.
Skill in computers; small tools; electronic meter reading equipment.
$20.00
· High School Education or GED
· Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral presentations.
· Ability to read figures and record data accurately into a computer.
· Valid Ohio Driver's License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Frequently stands and walks for extended periods and performs work requiring bending, stooping, crouching,
kneeling, reaching, climbing, pushing, and pulling.
· Must be able to enter and exit vehicles and equipment, work on uneven or slippery surfaces, and maintain balance
while performing assigned duties.
· Requires sufficient vision, hearing, and communication ability to observe work areas, recognize hazards and
traffic-control signals, operate equipment safely, and communicate with coworkers and the public.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
· Work is performed primarily outdoors and in City facilities, streets, rights-of-way, grounds, utility areas, cemetery
areas, and other assigned locations.
· Work may be performed in varying and adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, wind, and
humidity.
· May work in or near moving traffic, construction or maintenance areas, uneven terrain, open excavations, and
moving vehicles or equipment.
· May be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, fumes, exhaust, odors, grass and tree debris, chemicals, fuels, sharp
objects, and other hazards associated with municipal maintenance work.
· May have contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons.
· May encounter potentially vicious animals.
· May encounter life threatening situations.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Ohio driver's license.
The City of Washington Court House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Posted: Saturday, October 24, October 28, 2026, October 31, 2026.
