Water Meter Technician- Utility Systems Department

This internal posting is open to all employees in the FOPE Bargaining Unit ONLY. If you are not a current City employee or not in the FOPE Bargaining Unit, please apply under the external public job posting by clicking HERE .

The following duties are illustrative for this position.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Maintains water meters, reads meters, and records readings.
• Keeps a record of new meter installations and exchanges; computes water consumption; turns water service off and on as appropriate.
• Investigates abnormal water usage and collects 96-day usage report as needed.
• Installs, replaces, inspects, and maintains residential and commercial water meters.
• Replaces meter boxes and/or lids.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Clears debris from meter cases and improves device positioning to improve access.
• Performs duties as assigned through work orders.
• Generates work orders utilizing computer systems.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment. Reports defects and irregularities to supervisor.
• Assists in the maintenance of water valves pertaining to the water distribution system.
• Keeps basic records; performs computer data entry.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from customers of the Utility and from the public.
• Responds to emergency calls during work and after normal working hours.
• Assists in the training of new and lower classification employees
• Other duties as may be assigned.

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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited high school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license and maintenance of a clean driving record required.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES                                               

• Knowledge of basic mechanical principles.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of accepted methods of repair, rehabilitation and maintenance of water meters.
• Knowledge of materials used in the construction and maintenance of water distribution systems.
• Knowledge of safety rules and precautions related to the use of tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of proper procedures in lifting and moving heavy objects.
• Ability to read meters and record readings.
• Ability to make arithmetical calculations.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, drawings, maps, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees and the public. 
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation. 
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

 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 sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch, work in close, confined spaces, and work overhead on ladders and platforms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision 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 outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. 
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Salary : $35,630