Meter Reader-CPP Examination

Overview

Civil Service Commission Announcement # CS – Approved CSC meeting minutes 1/9/2026.
METER READER – CPP (OPEN)

The electronic application period is from 12:01 A.M. on Friday, January 16, 2026 until 11:59 P.M. on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Applications will not be accepted after 11:59 P.M. on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Salary: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the City of Cleveland is $19.13 - $22.91 per hour.

Written Examination: The exam may be computerized, or a traditional pencil-and-paper test designed to test the objectives of the duties and minimum qualifications of the classification.

• Takes readings of electric meters and records the consumption of electricity as indicated by meters.
• Enters readings in book; computes consumption since last reading.
• Leaves dial notice card where entrance to meter location cannot be obtained.
• Notes marked fluctuations from normal consumption and reports meters which do not register properly.
• Reads demand meters.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.
• Must own or have access to a properly insured vehicle.

In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score.

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Note:

Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process.) To substantiate a claim for residency points, applicants must upload legible copies of the following:

• A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website.

The link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214 must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions, the applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination;

or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if the applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service-connected disability.

Note:

Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.

The City’s guiding principles are as follows:
Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.