What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meter Repair Technician position at Macon Water Authority?
Job Summary:
Performs routine fieldwork in repairing water meters on an assigned route and records
completed work orders in City Works.
Responsibilities:
- Checks to verify meters are functioning correctly, repairs defects, or reports
problem with recommendations on the appropriate course of action.
- Investigates discrepancies in readings; reports unusual cases to supervisor and
explains procedures to citizens concerning Authority's responsibilities or demands.
- Removes mud, debris, and other matter from meter boxes
- When extreme usage is detected, verify the consistency of the meter
readings and reports by entering the required work order and the ability to use data logging software.
- Assists Contractors with Large Meter Testing
- Perform troubleshooting on AMR technologies
- Assists other departments as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested by supervisors.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in reading meters and transmitting or recording consumption
- Ability to write legibly.
- Ability to rapidly and accurately make simple mathematical calculations and
comprehend these calculations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general
public and other employees.
- Ability to walk all day under varying climatic conditions
- Thorough knowledge of street locations in Macon and Bibb County
- Valid Georgia driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to obtain a CDL license
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent walking, bending, stooping, crouching
- Occasional sitting, crawling, climbing, or balancing
- Ability to lift to waist level, pull, and push up to 50 pounds, occasionally over 50 pounds.
- Use hands to grasp, write, draw, and operate office equipment.
Environmental Working Conditions:
- The position requires some exposure to working outside, insect bites/stings, poisonous plants, and possibly reptiles.
- Frequent exposure to dry conditions, high and low humidity, wetness, and inclement weather.
- Exposure to dust, outside work, sunburn, and moving objects (such as heavy equipment or road traffic)
- Occasional exposure to working over water or working at heights
- Exposure to chemicals includes, but is not limited to: Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Motor Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Natural Gas, Exhaust fumes, Insecticides, Chlorine, Asphalt/Tar
