Field Meter Technician - Hyattsville

WSSC Water•Hyattsville, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Meter Technician installs, tests, repairs, rebuilds, replaces, and maintains commercial and domestic water meters from various manufacturers. This role involves performing pipe work repairs as needed, replacing worn or defective parts, and reassembling meters. The technician will investigate and report unusual conditions, test meters for accuracy and leaks at the job site or in the shop, and contact property owners/occupants regarding repair schedules. Safety is paramount, requiring the use of atmospheric analyzers, fresh air blowers, and water pumps in meter vaults. The job requires using various hand tools, often in cramped, underground vaults under adverse environmental and physical conditions. Additionally, the technician must maintain the crew vehicle, keep maintenance/repair records, complete work tickets daily, and ensure job site safety compliance with OSHA, the State of Maryland, and WSSC Water standards. Meter reading may also be required.

Requirements

Ability to install, test, repair, rebuild, replace, and maintain water meters.
Proficiency in performing pipe work repairs.
Skill in replacing worn/defective parts and reassembling meters.
Ability to investigate and report unusual conditions.
Competence in testing meter accuracy and inspecting for leaks.
Capability to test and repair meters in the field and/or shop.
Skill in contacting property owners/occupants and notifying them of repair schedules.
Knowledge of safety procedures for meter vaults, including the use of atmospheric analyzers, fresh air blowers, and water pumps.
Proficiency in using a variety of hand tools (some powered).
Ability to work in cramped, underground vaults under adverse environmental and physical conditions.
Capability to maintain a crew vehicle in inspection-ready status.
Skill in maintaining maintenance or repair records and completing work tickets daily.
Understanding of and adherence to safety rules and practices established by OSHA, the State of Maryland, and WSSC Water.
Ability to read meters, as required.

Responsibilities

Installs, tests, repairs, rebuilds, replaces, and maintains commercial and domestic water meters from various manufacturers.
Performs some pipe work repairs, as needed to complete a meter job.
Replaces worn and/or defective parts and reassembles meters.
Investigates and reports unusual conditions to his/her supervisor.
Tests meters at the job site for accuracy and inspects for leaks.
Tests and repairs meters in the field and/or shop as needed.
Contacts property owner/occupants and notifies them of repair schedule.
Ensures safe environment in meter vaults through the use of atmospheric analyzers, fresh air blowers, and water pumps.
Uses a variety of hand tools (some powered) in cramped, underground vaults, often under adverse environmental and physical conditions.
Maintains crew vehicle in an inspection-ready status at all times.
Maintains maintenance or repair records and completes work tickets daily.
Ensures that the job site conforms with all safety rules and practices as established by OSHA, the State of Maryland, and WSSC Water.
May read meters, as required.