What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter Shop Coordinator position at City of Odessa?
Department: Utilities/Water Distribution Reports to: Field Operations Manager
Summary: Under basic supervision, performs skilled technical work maintaining the City water metering systems, including testing, repairing, installing, and replacing meters for the Utilities Department.
Essential Functions: - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs skilled technical work maintaining the City water metering systems, including testing, repairing, installing, and replacing meters and components; enters meter information on database; tests and oversees testing of backflow prevention assemblies.
- Performs job duties within scope of authority, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
- Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use to hold this position.
- Supports the divisional operations with regular and timely attendance.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High school diploma or GED required; AND two years' meter installation and repair experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Methods and procedures used to install, test, maintain and repair water meters and components.
- American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards.
- Safe work practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions in a work shop environment.
- Operating and maintaining tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
License and certification requirements: A Driver's License is required. Class C Water/Wastewater license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification is required within 1 year of employment.
Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed in repair and maintenance facilities; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; requires vision capacity to perform fine calibrations and differentiate between colored wires. City-approved safety boots must be worn.
Other Requirements: Must be able to work after hours, weekends, and holidays; Must be able to work rotating call duty; Must be able to respond to after-hour emergencies.
