What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Meter Technician position at City of Kingsport?
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The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs skilled work connecting and disconnecting water service; reading, programming, repair, and maintenance of meters; and investigation of customer complaints.
The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Installs water meters in response to applications for water service;
- Investigates meters to determine if they are functioning properly;
- Takes consumption readings on meters with meter reading system, or manually;
- Cuts water service at customer request when residences are vacated;
- Works with Customer Service to investigate issues concerning water bills;
- Inspects connections, checks readings and checks for leaks aiding customer in locating leaks on their side of meter;
- Responds to customer concerns regarding pressure and volume problems;
- Investigates water thefts;
- Disconnects, reconnects, and replaces meters when payment obligations are met;
- Enters confined spaces such as meter pits;
- Repairs leaks in meter boxes around meters, as necessary;
- Replaces damaged, stopped and outdated meters;
- Tests meters after pulling meter from meter box, hooks up test machine to verify accuracy;
- Enters and completes work tasks on tablet and/or computer to ensure accurate history is maintained;
- Programs meters to proper settings to ensure accurate readings; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High school graduate or high school equivalent;
- Experience equivalent to one year full time work in water line construction and maintenance, meter reading, customer service work or closely related area is preferred.;
- Current TN/VA Driver's License;
- Obtain proper training in confined space entry within 6 months of hire/promotion;
- Obtain certification through AWWA Customer Service Certificate Program within 6 months of hire/promotion.
Salary : $19