Meter Technician Unit Leader

                     CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2025-013 DE

Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s website:

THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01A.M. ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 UNTIL 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025.

SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $25.96 - $26.46 per hour.

EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.

Under general supervision, supervises the daily work crew engaged in the meter operation of the water distribution system.  Ensures that subordinates adhere to all City policies and procedures.  Oversees scheduled repair work.  Investigates and clears meter complaints received.  Gives directions to assigned crew and answers questions from superiors and customers.  Conducts field inspections and makes repairs.  Fills out requisitions and daily trip tickets of all jobs.  Reads and deciphers roll maps and sections sheets.  Writes comprehensive reports.    Attends training classes as required. Performs other job-related duties as required.

High School Diploma or GED required.  Three years of full time paid field experience in the repair of water meters required, one year of field experience in repairing and calibrating meters is preferred.  Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.  Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 75 pounds.  Computer experience with Microsoft Office is preferred.   Valid State of Ohio Distribution I, II, or III License is preferred.  Must be able to work in confined spaces and be able to sit and stand for long periods of time and in all types of weather.

NOTE:    Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.

In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland:  A person who has had as 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. (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:

https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/clevelandohio/files/AffidavitOfResidency0321.pdf

Veterans'preferencewillbeawarded,whenapplicable,toeligibleveteransinaccordance 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 that 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 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 typeofdischargeorseparationandthedatesofactiveservicewillbeacceptedasproof 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. 

Salary : $47,840 - $49,920