Water Utilities Meter Technician

Safety/Security Status: Safety Sensitive

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor and supervision of the Meter Foreman; assists in ensuring that the City’s meter system, including the Automated Metering Infrastructure is operating correctly and in accordance with AWWA and City standards.

Levels of Responsibility:

Responsibility Asset Value: ½ ton truck - $55,000

Computer/Technology - $2,500

Technology Knowledge: Meter AMI System Software, Executime, Microsoft Outlook, Workorder Management System, Esri products, and BambooHR

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in the installation, testing, calibration, repairing, and replacing of residential and commercial water meters.

Completes work orders from the Utility Billing department regarding meter infrastructure issues.

Assists in the maintenance and operation of the AMI system.

Evaluates and interprets water usage information from the AMI system.

Investigates potential leaks on both the City and customer sides of the meter.

Assists in maintaining and facilitating the manufacturer testing of large wholesale meters.

Assists in keeping accurate records pertaining to water meters and all associated maintenance procedures.

Assists the Water Department employees with problems concerning water meter installation and on-site repairs.

Ability to use basic plumbing tools, climb ladders, and stand for long periods of time.

Maintains comprehensive knowledge of safety procedures related to working with mechanical equipment.

This position is considered a first responder in the event of a citywide emergency or disaster situation. During such an event, this position will respond and perform tasks that are assigned based on the need of the situation.

Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change in order to meet City needs or operational requirements. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must also reside within a reasonable distance from the Water Utilities Office in order to respond to emergencies that may arise.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three (1-3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

• Possess a Backflow Inspection Specialist Certificate

• Possess or has the ability to obtain a Class IV Water Distribution Operator License

• Able to work overtime as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WORK HAZARDS

Work hazards for this position include:

Noise from jackhammering concrete or asphalt, heavy equipment operations, air compressor, generators, hydro jet trucks, vacuum trucks, cutting/sawing operations, large electric motors, motor driven pumps, electric saws, drills, and grinders.

Chemical, Bacteriological and Physical Injury Hazards for this position would include:

Methane gas, natural gas, low oxygen levels, oxygen rich levels, hydrogen sulfide gas, asbestos dust, clay dust, concrete (skin contact), Hepatitis A, B and C, drowning, equipment injuries, traffic accidents, snake bites, insect bites, poison plants, and excavation cave-ins.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.