Meter Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Meter Technician I is responsible for installing, resetting, removing water meters; responds to and diagnoses customer calls for leaks or no water on a daily basis; maintains the water distribution infrastructure within and including the meter box while promoting and practicing a safe working environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Removes defective meters, installs new meters; replaces/resets meter boxes.

· Repairs water service leaks within the meter box.

· Responds to reports of leaks, broken meters, no water complaints, and service line repairs; makes field inspections and diagnoses problems in response to customer inquiries; makes repairs when problems are GVSUDS’ responsibility and advises customer of needed repairs when leaks are not GVSUDS’ responsibility.

· Organizes and maintains facility and/or vehicle parts inventories to ensure adequate tools and equipment required for installation and repair of water meters and communication devices.

· Operates a variety of hand tools and equipment in the removal, installation, adjustment, repair and servicing of meters.

· Reads residential, commercial and industrial meters, as required during repairs or meter sets.

· Performs administrative duties to support field personnel activities by updating work orders and services requests in the computerized maintenance management system with findings, resource usage, and completion status. Creates follow-up work orders for other groups as necessary.

· Utilizes GIS, block maps, and/or as-built drawings in performing daily assignments.

· Coordinates and prioritizes schedules, assignments, equipment, and materials to ensure completion of daily assignments and projects.

· Organizes, cleans and maintains vehicle, tools, equipment, and facilities used to repair meters, stocks vehicle with the necessary tools and supplies.

· Promotes and practices a safe working environment.

· Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.

· Corresponds regularly with supervisor via email or text to understand priorities and communicate items requiring immediate attention and external follow-up.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENSE:

· Six (6) months’ experience performing basic maintenance and/or construction.

· High School Diploma or GED.

· Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.

· Obtain a Class D license within 9 months of employment.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

· Skill in communicating with other employees and the public by oral and written means.

· Skill in communicating with internal and external customers, contractors, and governmental agencies.

· Knowledge of materials, tools and equipment typically used in maintenance or construction.

· Knowledge of hazard and safety measures as they apply to the type of work being performed.

· Knowledge of utility safety practices and procedures, including traffic control.

· Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and pulling a maximum force of 105 pounds when opening meter vault lids.

· Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.

· May occasionally walk up to 4 hours a day in the field.

· Working conditions are both inside and outside with limited exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects.

· May be required to work hours other than regular schedule.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22