What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Service Worker position at cityofarlington?
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, reads water consumption meters and records volume used by residential and commercial consumers to ensure accurate water billing accounts and re-sequence accounts as required. Will perform additional duties under direct supervision which include performing repairs and preventative of all water and wastewater infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, water mains, water services, water taps, fire hydrants, valves, sewer mains, sewer services, manholes, and cleanouts.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to drive trucks and walk over assigned established route and record readings of water meters.
- Inspects AMI and meter connections for defects, damage, and unauthorized connections.
- Records any meter conditions such as pulled, covered, etc.
- Records meter readings, identifies illegal connections or irregularities for necessary action by servicing department.
- Cleans out flooded and buried meters and inspects service lines/connections for water leakage.
- Ability to assist in the repair, replacement, or adjustment all sized meters in the infrastructure. Replaces broken meter box lids a needed.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to assist in the performance of meter accuracy testing, pressure flow testing, and the installation and repair of meter vaults.
- Makes observations to ensure compliance with utility regulations.
- Performs related duties such as completing paperwork daily, reporting any additional information and preparing weekly vehicle maintenance report as necessary.
- Operates assigned vehicle and is responsible for general care during hours of operation.
- Performs other duties as required by supervisor, including responding to after-hours emergencies as needed.
