Service Representative I

The Service Representative I is responsible for performing a variety of field service and customer support functions related to Hernando County’s water utility operations. This position operates an assigned service route and completes daily work orders involving the activation and disconnection of water services, installation and removal of meter locks, water meter readings and re-reads, and basic meter testing and inspection activities. The employee responds to customer service requests and assists in resolving utility concerns, including high consumption inquiries, meter discrepancies, and service interruptions, while providing professional and courteous customer service. Additional responsibilities include accurately documenting completed work orders, recording meter data, identifying irregularities or potential service issues, and preparing daily activity reports using utility management systems and handheld devices. Work is performed independently in the field under general supervision of the Service Representative Supervisor. The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. - Reads and records water meter readings on assigned read routes in accordance with established meter-reading procedures. - Takes necessary corrective action upon finding a leak at the meter per departmental procedures - Performs scheduled delinquent service turn-off duties including turning water service off for non-payment, returning to restore service to same service location. - Provides routine maintenance to meter boxes including locating, cleaning, raising, lowering, and replacing meters lids. - Investigates customer service complaints, takes appropriate corrective action, records results and reports findings, as required. Assists with the investigation of possible meter reading errors and determines and coordinates with data entry personnel any account adjustments necessary as a result of confirmed incorrect readings. - Performs meter-accuracy tests, records results and advises the customer and office staff of results. - Identifies and reports unauthorized connections or usage; investigates reports of unauthorized connections or usage; and discontinues service, when required. - Promotes good customer relations by showing customer how to: read their water meter; calculate their usage when irrigating or using water for other purposes; check for water leaks; determine what range their average water usage for irrigating their yard and in their home should be; and how to conserve on water usage. - Informs customers of suspected leaks and/or leaves a door tag. - Performs on call duties as assigned. - Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel. Emergency Response County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Employees may request an exemption from this requirement by submitting the appropriate exemption form, subject to review and approval. Minimum Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent (GED) - One (1) year in customer service or related field. A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion. Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations - Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida and be insurable by current insurance carrier, or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle. - Must have or be…