Mykale Gardner Sr .
Tallahassee
Summary
Dynamic Meter Service Technician with the City of Tallahassee, skilled in meter calibration and customer service. Proven track record in resolving service issues and ensuring accurate readings. Expertise in gas leak response and wiring inspection, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Committed to maintaining high standards in utility management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Meter Service Technician
City of Tallahassee
Tallahassee
08.2019 - Current
- Identified potential problems with existing metering systems that could lead to inaccurate readings or other malfunctions.
- Identify faulty wiring connections related to metering equipment.
- Report any damages of all types of meters, including electricity, gas, and water.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding meter readings or service issues.
- Calibrated meters to ensure accuracy and reliability of readings.
- Connects water, gas, and electric service for new utility consumer accounts.
- Disconnects water, gas, and electric service for non-payment of a utility account at the request of the consumer, or for other administrative reasons.
- Changes out gas meters for tests, or when meters are broken. Reads meters.
- Tests electric or gas meters for shortage on new services.
- Turns on breakers or meters.
- Responds to gas leaks.
- Performs some investigative functions in meter tampering and breaking; may appear in court for City on such charges.
- Performs related work as required.
Computer Operator I
City of Tallahassee
Tallahassee
04.2009 - 08.2019
- Operates computer system and peripheral equipment for the execution of production and test programs.
- Loads and unloads tapes and programs. Maintains records of operations.
- Assists technical superiors in planning and gathering data for computer analysis.
- Assists in updating and maintaining computerized records and in producing reports. Analyzes less complex data storage, selection, and computation problems.
- Completes special projects as assigned
- Performs cleaning and minor maintenance and adjustments on specified equipment under direct supervision. Performs related work as required.
Meter Reader
City of Tallahassee
Tallahassee
06.2004 - 04.2009
- Reads electric, gas, and water meters on an assigned route and accurately records findings.
- Retains responsibility for the electronic equipment assigned for the purpose of recording meter reading information, and ensures that the equipment is kept from damage or loss.
- Maintains records of meters read, and reports meters not accessible for reading.
- Determines consistency of meter readings, and reports unusual conditions to Senior Meter Reader.
- Ensures that meters are registering properly; and reports to Meter Reader Foreman on such conditions as meters being dead, upside down, running backwards, and electricity, gas, or water being used without going through the meter, and other defects or suspicious conditions.
- Participates in developmental/training activities as directed.
- Refers unusual questions to superior for handling.
- Performs related work as required
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Co Highschool
Monticello, FL05-2004
Skills
- Meter calibration
- Wiring inspection
- Service Disconnection/ Reconnection
- Gas leak response
- Meter testing
- Customer service
- Volt Meter Testing
- Installing Light fixtures and Ceiling Fans
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Meter Service Technician
City of Tallahassee
08.2019 - Current
Computer Operator I
City of Tallahassee
04.2009 - 08.2019
Meter Reader
City of Tallahassee
06.2004 - 04.2009
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Co Highschool
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