CITY OF GOSHEN, INDIANA
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Department: Water & Sewer (Utilities)

Position: Meter Service Technician

Job Category: LTC (Labor, Trades, Crafts)

Status: Permanent, Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Date of Announcement: September 19, 2023

Application Deadline: Until position is filled

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construes as exclusive or all-inclusive.

➢ Makes service calls on customers; installs meters, radio reads and remotes to new accounts.

➢ Reads meters; obtains final reads of meters.

➢ Assists co-workers as necessary.

➢ Performs shut offs for non-payment of bills.

➢ Performs meter testing and cross checks meters.

➢ Locates curb stops and replaces curb stop lids.

➢ Monitors inventory; ensures truck is properly stocked, serviced, and maintained.

➢ Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

➢ High school graduate or equivalency and one to two years relevant work experience; or any equivalent

combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and

abilities.

Special Requirements:

➢ A valid Indiana driver's license.

Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities:

➢ Ability to utilize departmental equipment and tools including SSI interrogators, drills, meters, touch

pads, two-way radios, meter testing devices, service truck, locators, curb keys, ladders and various hand

tools.

➢ Ability to exert physical effort in moderate work involving lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; ability

to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; ability to climb and balance.

Mathematical Ability:

➢ Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages, and measure data.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication:

➢ Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including work orders,

meter readings, and other reports and records.

➢ Ability to comprehend a variety of reference books and manuals including maps, City GIS system, city

policies, vehicle maintenance manuals, equipment handbooks/manuals, etc.

➢ Ability to prepare meter readings, hang cards, shut-offs, time cards, safety reports, memos, and other

job-related documents using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar,

diction and style.

➢ Ability to accurately record and deliver information, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality of

restricted information.

➢ Ability to use and interpret mechanical and plumbing terminology and language.

➢ Ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.

➢ Ability to use independent judgment, common sense, and principles of rational systems in the

performance of tasks.

➢ Ability to maintain personal composure and tactfully handle difficult situations and interpret questions

correctly.

➢ Ability to advise and interpret the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations;

ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and

standards.

➢ Ability to communicate effectively with customers, immediate supervisor, other departments’

supervisors, plumbers, landowners, trainees, co-workers, other City personnel, and the general public

verbally and in writing.

Environmental Adaptability:

➢ Ability to work effectively in both an office and an outdoor environment being exposed to extreme

weather conditions and to walk eight hours reading meters.

Rate of Pay:

Teamster Category D - $21.89/hour, per current salary ordinance.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Applications are available in Human Resources, 204 E. Jefferson St., Goshen or online at

The City of Goshen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

EOE/Drug Free/Smoke Free

FAX TRANSMISSION
CITY OF GOSHEN HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

204 E. Jefferson St.
Goshen, Indiana 46528

(574) 534-8475
Fax: (574) 534-2410

August 16, 2012

To: Date:

Fax #: Pages: 1, including this cover sheet.

From: Patty Morgan

Subject: Employment Advertisement

COMMENTS:

Please run the following employment advertisement under full-time, employment section for three

consecutive days beginning Saturday, August 18, 2012. Please do not bold, box or underline unless

indicated by me. Thank you:

City of Goshen seeking f-t, meter reader/service technician. Union position. HS

grad/equivalent. Ability to tolerate weather extremes and walk for 8 hours. Full

job description at Click “Job Opportunities.”

Applications (required) available at 204 E. Jefferson St., Goshen, M-F, 8-5 or

online at above website.

Please send the invoice for this advertisement to my attention at the above address. Should you
have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact my office at 534-8475.