AMI Technician II (Public Utilities)

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County•Athens, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to perform supervisory/technical/manual functions associated with the installation and repair of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) water meters and other AMI infrastructure components operating on a fixed frequency network. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supervising and participating as a supervisory crew leader in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of all AMI infrastructure; responding to complaints concerning water leaks, low pressure, and high bills; operating and maintaining equipment; supervising assigned staff; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with two years of experience involving water meter installation and repair required
One (1) year of supervisory experience required.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License within six months of hire.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain an appropriate State certified license for water distribution within one year of employment.
Must obtain backflow certification within one year of hire.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Confined Space Entry certification within six months of hire.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a utility vehicle, backhoe, dump truck, boom truck, tapping machine, air compressor, water pump, two-way radio, etc.
Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motion.
Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants or supervisors.
Requires the ability to read a variety of maps, plats, blueprints, informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures.
Requires the ability to prepare reports, forms, applications, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
Requires the ability to speak to individuals and/or to groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including mechanical/plumbing terminology.
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials.
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a variety of machinery and equipment including a utility vehicle, backhoe, dump truck, boom truck, tapping machine, air compressor, water pump, two-way radio, etc.
Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using equipment.
Requires the ability to lift, bend, push, pull, manipulate equipment/tools and objects as the position necessitates.
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as automated machinery and equipment, hand tools, mechanic tools, power tools, landscaping materials, and plumbing supplies.
Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.
Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.
Must be able to communicate via two-way radio.

Nice To Haves

Associate's/Technical/Vocational degree in a related discipline preferred.
Two (2) years of experience involving AMI water meter installation and repair preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises and evaluates AMI Technician I(s), handles all employee concerns, directing work assignments, counseling and disciplining employees when necessary, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Supervises and participates in the repair and installation of commercial and residential AMI water meters, including 3/4" through 8" meters.
Supervises and participates in the installation, repair and maintenance of the AMI meter interface unit and it's connectivity to the AMI receivers and transmitters in the data communication network including but not limited to AMI two-way communications utilizing specialty hardware and software.
Supervises and participate in a system wide operational functions diagnostic analysis in order to troubleshoot the AMI systems operations by tracking two-way communications issues, from the meter, to the collector, to the central server, the WBO and to the customer.
Operates AMI hardware consisting of data transmitters, data collectors, antennas and specialty software; must have the ability to use laptop/tablet/smartphone in field and office environments to analyze, troubleshoot and take corrective actions to restore, repair and eliminate critical two-way communications and data transfers, download GPS coordinates of meter location, create notes for new accounts.
Verify all information is downloaded into system correctly for permanent record, successful reads and data transmittal.
Monitors and reports illegal meter tampering.
Records daily work activities for permanent record.
Represents ACC PUD with the residential and business communities.
Schedules time for different type repairs and installation.
Gathers materials and supplies used in daily activities.
Plugs/pulls meters to connect or disconnect water service as appropriate.
Replaces meter boxes and lids; changes cut-off valves; replaces meter couplings; raises, tests and relocates meters.
Installs concrete vaults; finishes concrete and backfills around vaults; landscapes areas.
Tests meters of various sizes for accuracy using specialized test equipment.
Operates and maintains meter testing equipment.
Operates equipment such as a utility vehicle, backhoe, dump truck, boom truck, tapping machine, air compressor, water pump; assures preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
Responds to complaints regarding water pressure, high bills, water leaks, and other related problems; determines responsibility for leaks.
Advises customers of water business policies, operating procedures, and charges.
Responds to emergency service calls when on standby.
Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, the public or other individuals.
Reads and interprets blueprints, maps and plats.
Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports or other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as required.