MAINTENANCE PERSON - METER MAINTENANCE

Job Description:
The Maintenance Person under the guidance of the Metering Supervisor is responsible for manual labor and related equipment operation in the installation, repair and maintenance of water meter and services. Other responsibilities include reading meter routes, accurate reading and recording of water consumption of utility customers. Work includes keeping of such records according to established forms so that billing can be made properly. Job requires knowledge of Itron software to read, log and diagnose meters. Must read meter routes when necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Note: All City of Fort Smith positions require the employee to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees, and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive. Must show cooperation and respect to fellow employees and supervisors at all times.

• Install, repair and maintain water meters.
• Assist in locating and determining water leaks.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to follow all required safety procedures.
• Install fire hydrant meters to protect the City water from contaminates.
• Complete all Assigned work and Meter Service Orders (MSOs) daily.
• Maintain service truck and assigned equipment.
• Repair broken meter boxes and site restoration to customer's property.
• Install, replace, diagnosis ERT using ITRON software.
• Read water meters on assigned routes.
• Record readings accurately into hand held computer.
• Analyze and code meter issues with ITRON software in need of repair.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Regular attendance and timeliness is required.

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is necessary.
• All skills may be acquired on the job.
• The incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be trained in trench box safety, confined space and work zone safety in (1) year.

Other Skills and Abilities:
The incumbent should possess knowledge of the use of tools and equipment used in the department. Knowledge of structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar. Problem solving, speed and accuracy are required to perform the duties of this position. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee must occasionally stand, walk, talk and hear. Frequently sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and climb or balance. The incumbent must also stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, distance and peripheral vision. Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are also necessary.

The employee is occasionally required to lift more than 100 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position the incumbent is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, works near moving mechanical parts and is at risk of electrical chock. The incumbent is also exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and fumes or airborne particles. The inclement work in high precarious places is at risk of vibration. The employee is also exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Notice of Consent Decree Posting
The City of Fort Smith, Arkansas (“City”) has entered into a Consent Decree in litigation with the United States of America and the State of Arkansas (“Consent Decree”). The Consent Decree was filed on April 6, 2015, in civil action 14-cv-02266-PKH, pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas Fort Smith Division. The Consent Decree is available for review or copying on the City’s website where it may be found at www.FortSmithWater.org.