Water Meter Reader

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• You must complete an application located on our website at www.willistonfl.org

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JOB FUNCTION/ PURPOSE

The Meter Technician is a skilled position that involves work in the installation, maintenance, and reading of meters and related devices and equipment for measuring electric power, water service, natural gas service, and other related metering needs. This position requires daily interaction with other employees, City officials, and the public, and reports directly to the Public Works Supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower-level duties may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Installations/Removals and Maintenance of Electric Meters: Installs, removes, and changes to meters and metering equipment routinely or as required. Verifies proper operation of meters and metering equipment using a variety of test equipment.

· Meter Testing:Performs accuracy and communication testing on meters using in-shop and field test equipment.

· Advanced Technology: Install, remove, and maintain the Williston Utility Services. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system. Install and remove data collectors. Troubleshoot and maintain AMI collectors, 900 MHz RF communications, and related circuits and equipment. Have working knowledge of the Itron Metering remote and FDS technologies.

· Power Quality: Investigates customer metering and complaints, uses various equipment to diagnose the problem and takes corrective measures if necessary.

· Programming: Assist in developing program parameters for meters. Programs meters and AMI collectors using personal computers and other electronic devices in-shop and in the field.

· Customer Service: Coordinate with Customers, Inspectors, Engineers, Electricians, and Contractors to schedule and complete jobs. It is imperative that the employee exhibit professional conduct as a representative of the City, remain calm in stressful situations, and when dealing with difficult customers.

· Revenue Protection:Investigate utility theft. Coordinate with Law Enforcement to process theft and tampering. Coordinate with States Attorney’s office as needed regarding illegal use of utilities. Analyze data to detect and correct revenue losses.

· Work Zone:Diverse conditions including but not limited to: rain, extreme heat, extreme cold, rugged landscape, work in enclosed spaces and under low-light conditions, on and around equipment and conductors, and deal with aggressive animals.

NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Provide safety training as needed.

· Provides training as needed to employees, customers, and students.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

· Valid Driver’s License Required.

· Florida Driver’s License required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS. AND ABILITIES

· Must have the ability to make changes in daily routine to accommodate service demand.

· Must have the ability to use independent judgement.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Must have the ability to meet deadlines.

· Accurate record keeping of daily field work is mandatory.

· Must be proficient with laptop and personal computers.

· Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.

· Must have the ability to distinguish colors.

· Ability to detect and avoid hazardous conditions in the workplace.

· Must have the ability to work from a highly elevated position.

· Ability to work professionally with Department Heads, representatives of other agencies, other employees, and the public.

· Ability to maintain security and confidentiality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· High School diploma or equivalent.

· Thorough knowledge of principals, practices and techniques of revenue metering required.

· Moderate experience in customer service.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

The employee must reside within 30 minutes of City Hall (50 NW Main Street) using a mapping program.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIORNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:Physical and dexterity refers to the requirement for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Requires medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, pushing, and raising objects and involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Environmental hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

The job may risk exposure to extreme heat and/or cold, bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, vibrations, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals and explosives.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sensory ability refers to hearing, sight, touch, taste, and smell required by the job.

The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

During periods when the City Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Williston, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.

COMPLETION OF APPLICATION:

Applicants will be given credit only for information provided in response to the announcement and included on the completed application. Applications should include at least ten (10) years of work experience on the application (if applicable). No additional information will be solicited or considered by this office; therefore, individuals who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience. Applicants will not automatically be given credit based on their position or title.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check and drug screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.12 - $23.29 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $23