What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Meter Technician I position at City of Scottsdale?
Introduction
At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation’s most advanced and efficient water utilities.
We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines – engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more.
Click here to be directed to the Scottsdale Water Careers webpage.
About The Position
Works in the field recording water meter readings, locating and uncovering water meters, cleaning out debris and any accumulated water from meter boxes and reporting metering abnormalities.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $24.08/hour.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Click here to view the job description and full list of Essential Functions.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Click here to view the job description and full list of Work Environment/Physical Demands.
For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, visit our About Scottsdale site.
Benefits Highlights
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Education
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here.
Part-Time Positions
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here.
01
Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?
Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?
Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.
A high school diploma/GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?
Describe your experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities to perform this job. NOTE: Experience mentioned here must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, write "None."
06
Describe your experience in Water Utilities. NOTE: Experience mentioned here must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, write "None."
07
Briefly describe a situation in which you had to handle an irate customer. What was the outcome? NOTE: If you don't have this experience, write "None."
08
This position's success is measured in both speed and accuracy. Describe a job in which your performance was measured this way. How do you feel about having your performance outcomes tracked? NOTE: If you don't have this experience, write "None."
09
Describe your experience reading and interpreting street and aerial maps. NOTE: If you don't have this experience, write "None."
10
This position requires frequent exposure to dust, pollen, inclement weather, temperature extremes and traffic hazards. Are you willing to work in this environment?
This position may require working weekends, holidays and occasionally mandatory overtime, as needed. Are you willing to work this schedule?
Can you perform simple arithmetic calculations?
Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.
At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation’s most advanced and efficient water utilities.
We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines – engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more.
Click here to be directed to the Scottsdale Water Careers webpage.
About The Position
Works in the field recording water meter readings, locating and uncovering water meters, cleaning out debris and any accumulated water from meter boxes and reporting metering abnormalities.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $24.08/hour.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent.
- Any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities.
- Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Click here to view the job description and full list of Essential Functions.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Click here to view the job description and full list of Work Environment/Physical Demands.
For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, visit our About Scottsdale site.
Benefits Highlights
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Education
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here.
Part-Time Positions
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here.
01
Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?
- Yes
- No
Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.
- Interlock Device
- Court Mandated Restricted Hours
- I have a Graduated Driver's License (Class G License).
- Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
- I have no restrictions on my driver's license
A high school diploma/GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?
- Yes
- No
Describe your experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities to perform this job. NOTE: Experience mentioned here must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, write "None."
06
Describe your experience in Water Utilities. NOTE: Experience mentioned here must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, write "None."
07
Briefly describe a situation in which you had to handle an irate customer. What was the outcome? NOTE: If you don't have this experience, write "None."
08
This position's success is measured in both speed and accuracy. Describe a job in which your performance was measured this way. How do you feel about having your performance outcomes tracked? NOTE: If you don't have this experience, write "None."
09
Describe your experience reading and interpreting street and aerial maps. NOTE: If you don't have this experience, write "None."
10
This position requires frequent exposure to dust, pollen, inclement weather, temperature extremes and traffic hazards. Are you willing to work in this environment?
- Yes
- No
This position may require working weekends, holidays and occasionally mandatory overtime, as needed. Are you willing to work this schedule?
- Yes
- No
Can you perform simple arithmetic calculations?
- Yes
- No
Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.
- City Website
- Employee Referral
- Glassdoor
- Governmentjobs.com
- Indeed
- Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual)
- Recruiter
- Other
- Required Question
Salary : $2,500
