electric Meter Technician

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# Meter Technician

Department: ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION

Pay Rate:\$18.59 to \$25.00 DOQ

Location: Wellington, KS 67152

Status:Open

## Position Summary

Responsible for reading, recording and reporting of utility consumption

and infrastructure locations for the City of Wellington.

## Essential Functions

• Connects and disconnects electric and water meters upon request of
  
  

the Utility Billing Division

• Responds to locate requests and marks the City underground
  
  

facilities accurately

• Collects mapping data for utility mapping and edits map if needed
• Checks to determine consistency of meter readings, reporting any
  
  

unusual circumstances

• Reads electric and water meters on assigned routes and accurately
  
  

records readings when asked

• Monitors the AMI system for issues and adds meters
• Checks to ensure meters are functioning properly, reporting
  
  

defective meters to supervisor

• Reports any noticeable or potential field problems relating to any
  
  

public works or public safety hazards

• Operates a city vehicle in daily performance of duties and performs
  
  

basic maintenance checks on vehicles

• Reports any noticeable damaged or tampered meters
• Provides customer service by answering customer questions
• Attends training seminars and classes as required
• Cross trains in suitable positions in other City departments as
  
  

needed

• Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local
  
  

laws and ordinances

• Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
• Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and
  
  

procedures

• Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids
  
  

as required or needed

• Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access
  
  

to, whether oral, written, or electronic

## Position Requirements

• High school diploma or other equivalent
• Basic computer and data entry experience
• Previous plumbing, electrical or utility related experience
  
  

Preferred

• Valid Kansas Drivers License and be insurable on the Citys insurance
• Ability to read GIS maps and make necessary approved changes
• Capable of accurately utilize line locating equipment
• Ability to read meters and perform data entry of readings
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and
  
  

prioritize work

• Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work
  
  

independently

• Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely
  
  

manner

• Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities
  
  

simultaneously

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities
• Ability to communicate in a professional, calm and courteous manner
  
  

with the general public and employees

• Attention to detail