Gas Meter Repair Technician Trainee

City of Albany, GA•Albany, GA

41d

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled and semi-skilled, manual work functions associated with the installation, testing, painting and repair of gas meters, regulators and related equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by Vocational/Technical training in Mechanics, Meter Repair, or related field; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training involving mechanics or meter repair; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.
Must pass DOT qualification test.

Responsibilities

Performs various manual and mechanical work functions associated with installation, repair, maintenance, and painting of gas meters and related equipment, which may include installing/removing gas meters, rebuilding/repairing meters, installing ERTS, programming ERTS, rebuilding/repairing regulators, detecting gas leaks, grinding/greasing valves, rebuilding valves, conducting odorization tests, testing regulators, calibrating meters, calibrating gas regulators, calibrating pressure recorders, changing charts, bead blasting meters, painting meters, digging holes, etc.
Maintains meter systems and regulator systems; services town border stations; takes odorant level readings in system; maintains propane plants and programs ERTS on meters.
Tests accuracy of meters and related equipment to ensure compliance with established standards; performs calibrations.
Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of gas meters and related systems, which may include a utility truck, transfer prover, bell prover, odorator, drill press, grinder, pipe threader, air compressor, impact driver, soldering gun, torch, post hole digger, shovel, rake, gauges, mechanic tools, diagnostic instruments, etc.
Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.
Conducts required/necessary annual tests; regulator tests, town border station tests, large firm meter testing.
Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, tools and facilities in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning shop and work areas, etc.; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
Maintains inventory of departmental equipment, tools, supplies and materials; conducts physical counts of materials.
Reads gas meters and ERTS; calculates and records gas consumption of customers and town border stations; transports readings.
Maintains records of meter readings, gas pressure changes, temperature changes, load changes, work performed, and related activities.
Prepares or completes various forms, correspondence, odor reports, time sheets, charts, and other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, charts, meter readings, maps, blueprints, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data in computer database; verifies accuracy of entered data; makes corrections.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, city departments, customers, the public, and other individuals to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.