Meter Technician

Job Title: Meter Technician

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly Position Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Job Purpose:

Supporting the maintenance and operations of the Limestone Water Service System

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Meter Technician:

• Reads, inspects, cleans, tests, disassembles, repairs, and replaces water meters.
• Inspects meters and connections for defects, damage, and unauthorized connections. Reports irregularities to Customer Service Representative
• Inspects, cleans, tests, disassembles repairs, and replaces backflow prevention devices.
• Operates repairs, meter testing equipment
• Work service orders for meter-related tasks
• Enters data on handheld computer device
• Working collections on delinquent accounts and removes meters and related work as required
• Maintains meter shop
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to procedure changes and workload and maintain composure when confronted with stressful situations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• High School Graduate or GED required
• Obtain Class A CDL permit within 12 months of hire
• Obtain Class A CDL license within 18 months of hire
• Obtain a Grade 1 Water Certification with ADEM within 12 months of hire

Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of local geography, including street locations and numbering system of the county and water system
• Safety practices and procedures for installing, repairing, and maintaining water systems
• Methods, materials, and tools needed for installing, repairing, and maintaining water meters
• Effective working relationships with co-workers and customers
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results
• Be extremely organized
• Have strong attention to detail
• Work well both independently and in a team environment
• Communicate well; listen, verbal, written
• Ability to make arithmetical calculations rapidly
• Analyze information and respond appropriately
• Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks
• Work well under pressure
• Take the initiative when needed

Attributes

• Professional appearance and manner
• Exceptional attention-to-detail
• Desire and ability to learn
• Honest and trustworthy
• Extremely organized
• Strong work ethic
• Self-motivation
• High energy
• Dependable
• Respectful
• Flexible
• Positive

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is performed 100% outdoors. Must be able to lift items weighing over 60 pounds. Climb, get into holes, get wet, very muddy, exposure to all elements and weather, tugging, pulling, stooping, bending, dexterity – working with small parts.

Must possess a valid Alabama driver’s license.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• CFO
• Hours
• Regular hours are 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; however, additional hours may occasionally be required. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Be on 24-hour call duty one week every four weeks in the distribution department.

LCWSA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person