Water Meter Technician

The Town of Waynesville, NC

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Meter Technician

Department: Finance

Grade: 56

Starting Salary: $34,928.78 with 5% increase after probation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

The purpose of the class is to replace and repair electric and water meters, and to assist in the accurate recording of consumption to facilitate proper billing, and to perform related technical and clerical work as required. This class works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

Performs various technical and mechanical work functions associated with installation, repair, and maintenance of water meters and related equipment: installs, removes, repairs, or replaces water meters, water cut off valves, water meter boxes and lids, yokes, washers, couplings, etc.; diagnoses and repairs water leaks; program meters; and performs water flow and pressure tests.

Tests accuracy of meters to ensure compliance with established standards: investigates, identifies, and resolves irregularities in meter readings.

Performs routine service functions on meters: connects and/or disconnects services; clears meter boxes and pumps out water; plumbs new meters; changes out meters and connections; and generates work orders to resolve complex meter and service issues.

Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains pipe saw, grinder, gas monitor, metal detector, meter tester, flow tester, line locator and other tools and equipment; operates a motor vehicle; conducts pre- and post-trip inspections, including checking all fluids, gauges, lighting, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats and seatbelts, cleanliness of vehicle, etc.; fuels vehicle; loads and secures materials; reports all problems or necessary repairs to appropriate personnel; and completes and maintains inspection, gas usage and other associated documentation.

Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Communicates with supervisor, subordinates, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, service orders, meter test reports, confined space permits, work logs, vehicle maintenance reports, and other documentation; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

DATA INVOLVEMENT:

Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.

PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT:

Requires serving others such as customers, attending to their requests and exchanging information with them. Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.

INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS:

Requires handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones, or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner.

REASONING REQUIREMENTS:

Requires performing semi-skilled work involving set procedures and rules but with frequent problems. Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles. Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires using addition and subtraction, multiplication, and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates, and percentages.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires reading technical instructions, procedures, manuals, and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format and grammar; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires doing clerical, manual, or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices, but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:

High school diploma or equivalency (GED)

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Advanced knowledge of procedures and practices to analyze and resolve unusual or difficult problems.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 1 year of related experience including but not limited to construction work and repair, plumbing, other construction trades

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:

Requires light-to-medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Must be able to perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

The job may risk exposure to bright / dim light, extreme heat and/or cold, wet, or humid conditions, dusts and pollen, animals / wildlife, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities.

JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS:

Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.

ADA COMPLIANCE

The Town of Waynesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Town to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

The Town of Waynesville has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,928.78 - $55,886.05 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34,929 - $55,886