Meter Maintenance Technician Trainee

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions.  For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy. 

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: 

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.
• Coming soon-early 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low cost primary and urgent care

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

•  Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of water meters
•  Perform routine and emergency meter reading activities
• Assist in the calibration of residential and commercial water meters
• Assist in the excavation and repair of underground water leaks, service laterals and related equipment
•  Use power tools in the repair of above ground structures, underground vaults, and related infrastructure
• Set up and properly use ladders, scaffolding and special facility access equipment
• Assist in the assembly, erection and installation of confined space rescue and other safety equipment
• Perform general labor tasks including (but not limited to) facility cleaning and custodial work
•  Assist with the maintenance and stocking of maintenance vehicles with tools, equipment and supplies
• Ability to accurately read meters, gauges and level indicators, etc.
• Assist in troubleshooting service lateral leaks
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• High school or vocational school graduation or the equivalent
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• Ability to obtain and maintain valid temporary certification issued by MD Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators as Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator within 6 months after hire
• NOTE: Possession of a Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification of a higher level is acceptable in lieu of obtaining a distribution certification

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Basic knowledge of plumbing practices
• Knowledge of construction site hazards and appropriate safety precautions
• Effective written and spoken (English) communication skills, including the ability to accurately complete forms and reports, and the ability to understand and follow written and spoken instructions
• Ability to understand water meter readings, gauge readings and level indicators and interpret their significance

• Related work experience

• Physical requirements also necessitate that facial hair is maintained to properly wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), full-face and half-face air purifying respirators and other job-specific safety equipment, and pass SCBA fit test throughout employment
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and drive; frequently sit, lift up to 20 pounds and make repetitive motions; occasionally climb and lift between 20-50 pounds; rarely lift over 50 pounds, push and pull up to 40 pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work outdoors, exposed to dirt, work below ground level, exposed to chemicals or fumes and required to wear protective equipment; frequently walk on uneven ground and work in confined spaces; occasionally work indoors, in cold temperatures below 32 degrees, exposed to noise, near machinery and potentially exposed to infectious diseases; rarely in hot temperatures over 100 degrees and exposed to dust

• Within 6 months of hire, employee must satisfy at least 50% of PLPR level I training requirements.
• After employee has passed the MD Water Distribution or a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 Water Treatment Operator Certification and satisfied at least 50% of the Level I Tasks, Knowledge and Ability requirements for this position, employee may be upgraded to Meter Maintenance Technician I.
• Within two years employee must satisfy proficiency level progress training requirements for the PLPR level II classification. The employee will be, otherwise, terminated from employment.
• PLPR Level II is the basic functional level an employee must attain
• Required certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
• This position is designated as security-sensitive, requiring satisfactory background investigation, conducted by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, in accordance with established Frederick County policy
• In concert with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, verification of employment eligibility and a criminal background check may be conducted.
•  Available for rotating on-call schedule, shift work if necessary, and for emergency situations.

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews
3. Satisfactory pre-employment pulmonary function test and SCBA fit test
4. Pre-employment drug test and physical examination
5. A pre-employment security sensitive background investigation

Salary : $18 - $29