Lead Meter Service Technician

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District•West Jordan, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our Operations Department as a Lead Meter Service Technician. This position provides technical and work leadership within the Meter Section and plays an important role in ensuring the accurate operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the District's wholesale, retail, and internal water meter systems. The Lead Meter Service Technician works closely with the Meter Section Supervisor and assists with coordinating daily work assignments, training Meter Technicians, monitoring system performance, troubleshooting meter and communication issues, and responding to customer and operational needs.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
Post-high-school vocational study in mechanical maintenance, electronics, electricity, or another technical field.
At least two years of job-related work experience.
Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and maintenance-management software.
Ability to safely operate and use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and field equipment.
Utah Driver License
Utah Grade IV Distribution Certification
Respiratory medical evaluation and respirator fit testing
Flagging certification
Forklift certification

Nice To Haves

Prior lead, supervisory, or project-management experience is preferred.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with customers, coworkers, contractors, and other District departments.

Responsibilities

Monitor the District's AMI network and identify and troubleshoot meter and network communication issues.
Test, troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and install water meters and automated meter reading equipment.
Lead and participate in wholesale, retail, and internal meter testing, inspections, repairs, replacements, and related field work.
Read and monitor commercial, industrial, and wholesale meters for billing and system-use purposes.
Analyze meter and system data to investigate usage, verify accuracy, and identify potential problems.
Assist the Meter Section Supervisor with scheduling work assignments and coordinating Meter Technician activities.
Assist with training new employees and provide ongoing instruction regarding safe and effective work practices.
Use computerized maintenance management software to schedule and track preventive and reactive maintenance activities.
Prepare reports, complete work orders, maintain records, and assist with budget requests and inventory needs.
Work directly with customers to respond to service concerns, investigate meter-related problems, and coordinate repairs or replacements.
Coordinate with Customer Service and other District departments regarding new services, meter stations, billing information, and meter-related projects.
Assist with performance evaluations and provide work leadership to Meter Section employees.