This is entry level semi skilled mechanical work in repairing, testing and installing water meters. Works includes a variety of semi skilled tasks in the shop and field learning how to clean, repair, maintain and test water meters. Meter repair work is performed under immediate supervision of a foreman. Work is reviewed through efficient operation of meters, inspections and consultations.

• Prepares water meters for rebuilding; washes mud and grease from exterior; disassembles all major and minor parts.
• Assists in performing maintenance mechanic functions in areas of fabrication, small motor and engine repair and sprinkler systems.
• Rebuilds registers and gear trains; paints meters; stamps numbers on meters; learns the different procedures in completely rebuilding and maintaining water meters in the field and shop.
• Perform helper duties for night time call out.
• Performs all other associated duties regarding the installation, maintenance of water lines/attributes and other associated services provided by the City.
• Must work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation ot the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.

• Performs related work as required.

• High School Diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent.

• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must possess a valid state of Florida driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain Class "A" CDL within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be able to obtain a Class "C" Water Distribution License within eighteen (18) months of employment.
• Required to pass and maintain qualification for:
  • Respiratory Protection Physical.
  • Pulmonary Function.
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).

• Some knowledge of the practices, methods, tools and equip¬ment used in the maintenance, repair and testing of water meters.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment appropriate to the work.
• Ability to learn the design, principles and specific mech¬anisms of various types of water meters.
• Ability to diagnose defects in water metering equipment and to determine proper corrective measures.
• Ability to prepare reports and daily paper work.
• Ability to communicate to Water Distribution employees, internal and external customers via telephone, radio and other means of communications.
• Ability of being a self starter, self motivated and detailed oriented.

• Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operations.
• Occupation does require repetitive motion such as movement of the wrist, hands, legs and/or fingers.
• The job risks exposure to bright/dim light, dusts, pollen, extreme heat/cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes or noxious odors, electrical shock, toxic/caustic chemicals, asbestos containing material and traffic.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE