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Characteristics of work

This is skilled manual work in a variety of tasks in the Department of Public Works, Crystal Springs, MS. The work involves performance of manual tasks that do require experience to achieve effective results. Assignments often include the use of hand tools and power operated devices and the occasional operation of light and medium-duty trucks and automotive equipment. The work is usually performed under limited supervision. Assignments and supervision are received from the Superintendent of Public Works or assistant, and the work is subject to review on the basis of results accomplished.

Examples of work
The following examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in this position. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.

Reads water meters and records consumption accurately and within time lines/dates established; locks meters when applicable; identifies residents illegally receiving water services; pulls meters and carries out water cut-offs as directed using hand held recorder.
Performs manual tasks on street maintenance and construction; spreads, levels, and packs asphalt; pours and smoothes concretes; spreads gravel; and clears drainage facilities.
Participates in the collection of trash and garbage; picks up and loads material on trucks and assists in its disposal.
Assists in the installation and maintenance of water and sewer lines and facilities; digs trenches and ditches, back-fills and compacts trenches; assists in repairing leaks and breaks in service lines.
Performs maintenance and a variety of groundskeeping tasks in muncipal recreation areas and other public property; mows grass, plants and prunes shrubbery; maintains facilities and playing fields.
Operates a variety of standard hand tools, including a shovel, rake, wrenches, and others; operates power tools and light to medium-duty automotive equipment.
Other duties as required.

Minimum requirements

Ability to follow oral instructions and directions
Considerable physical stamina to perform hard manual labor under adverse conditions.
Ability to learn the standard methods, materials, and tools and equipment utilized in areas of work assignment.
Ability to learn the work hazards and safety precautions associated with areas of assignment.
Ability to learn the operation of a vareity of hand and power tools, small and medium sized trucks, tractors, and other power equipment.
Possess communication skills in referring concerned citizens with questions on water bills to appropriate staff at water office.
Insure actions are consistent and fair in dealing with citizens.
Must have a valid driver's license.

The City of Crystal Springs is an equal opportunity employer and no discrimination will be shown, or will be made, in hiring personnel because of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, or physical condition which is critical to job performance.

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Company

City of Crystal Springs

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MDES

Job Type

Full-Time - Permanent Jobs on this site are either permanent, temporary, or seasonal. - More than 150 days The duration of this job is...

Occupation

Meter Readers, Utilities

Application Instructions

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Meter Reader (#550783)

31.99

-90.35

https://wings.mdes.ms.gov/wings/job/550783

Work Location

286 E Railroad Avenue
Crystal Springs, Mississippi 39059
United States

Contact Information

286 E Railroad Avenue
Crystal Springs, 39059
United States

(601) 892-1212 crystalspringscityclerk@gmail.com

Salary and Work Requirements

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Min: $0.00 per Hour

Tips

Not Earned

Driver's License

Class R Required

Minimum Age Some jobs have a minimum age either because of driving requirements or insurance requirements.

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Not Required

Relocation

Not Required

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Meter Readers, Utilities in Mississippi

-6%

By 2028, Mississippi will need 6% fewer "Meter Readers, Utilities"

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2018 Average Annual Salary

$30,264

361

People currently have this job in MS.

341

People are expected to have this job in 2028.

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County	# Employed Now	# Projected	Demand Change Expected by 2028	Expert Salary	Average Salary	Entry Salary
"Meter Readers, Utilities"
ADAMS	2	2	0%	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
ALCORN	5	5	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
AMITE	N/A	N/A	N/A	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
ATTALA	N/A	N/A	N/A	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
BENTON	1	1	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
BOLIVAR	3	3	0%	$29,245	$25,355	$17,576
CALHOUN	3	3	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
CARROLL	N/A	N/A	N/A	$29,245	$25,355	$17,576
CHICKASAW	3	3	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
CHOCTAW	6	5	-17%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
CLAIBORNE	24	21	-13%	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
CLARKE	2	2	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
CLAY	N/A	N/A	N/A	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
COAHOMA	3	3	0%	$29,245	$25,355	$17,576
COPIAH	2	2	0%	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
COVINGTON	1	1	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
DESOTO	14	13	-7%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
FORREST	14	13	-7%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
FRANKLIN	N/A	N/A	N/A	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
GEORGE	2	2	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
GREENE	3	3	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
GRENADA	2	2	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
HANCOCK	9	9	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
HARRISON	24	21	-13%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
HINDS	41	36	-12%	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
HOLMES	1	1	0%	$29,245	$25,355	$17,576
HUMPHREYS	N/A	N/A	N/A	$29,245	$25,355	$17,576
ITAWAMBA	2	2	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
JACKSON	20	18	-10%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
JASPER	2	2	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
JEFFERSON	3	3	0%	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
JEFFERSON DAVIS	2	2	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
JONES	7	7	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
KEMPER	5	5	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
LAFAYETTE	4	4	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
LAMAR	7	7	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
LAUDERDALE	9	8	-11%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
LAWRENCE	3	3	0%	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
LEAKE	2	2	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
LEE	10	9	-10%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
LEFLORE	4	4	0%	$29,245	$25,355	$17,576
LINCOLN	2	2	0%	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
LOWNDES	8	7	-13%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
MADISON	5	5	0%	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
MARION	2	2	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
MARSHALL	1	1	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
MONROE	4	4	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
MONTGOMERY	2	2	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
NESHOBA	4	4	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
NEWTON	4	4	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
NOXUBEE	1	1	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
OKTIBBEHA	2	2	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
PANOLA	4	4	0%	$29,245	$25,355	$17,576
PEARL RIVER	4	4	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
PERRY	N/A	N/A	N/A	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
PIKE	5	5	0%	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
PONTOTOC	4	4	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
PRENTISS	4	4	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
QUITMAN	N/A	N/A	N/A	$29,245	$25,355	$17,576
RANKIN	12	11	-8%	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
SCOTT	3	3	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
SHARKEY	1	1	0%	$29,245	$25,355	$17,576
SIMPSON	4	4	0%	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
SMITH	3	3	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
STONE	3	3	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
SUNFLOWER	4	4	0%	$29,245	$25,355	$17,576
TALLAHATCHIE	N/A	N/A	N/A	$29,245	$25,355	$17,576
TATE	2	2	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
TIPPAH	2	2	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
TISHOMINGO	3	3	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
TUNICA	3	3	0%	$29,245	$25,355	$17,576
UNDEFINED AREA	3	3	0%	$35,797	$30,264	$19,219
UNION	N/A	N/A	N/A	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
WALTHALL	1	1	0%	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
WARREN	N/A	N/A	N/A	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
WASHINGTON	6	6	0%	$29,245	$25,355	$17,576
WAYNE	3	3	0%	$37,731	$32,906	$23,275
WEBSTER	N/A	N/A	N/A	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
WILKINSON	1	1	0%	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968
WINSTON	1	1	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
YALOBUSHA	1	1	0%	$37,752	$31,096	$17,763
YAZOO	4	4	0%	$32,323	$28,205	$19,968

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