Meter Reading and Maintenance Supervisor

East Bay Municipal Utility District • Oakland, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Meter Reading and Maintenance Supervisor will supervise a staff that is responsible for the reading, installation, maintenance and repair of water meters. This supervisor will perform work in planning, coordinating, scheduling, assigning, directing, and reviewing field and shop activities involved in the reading, installation, maintenance and repair of meters, data logging and computer equipment. The ability to supervise multiple work groups is key for this position. The ideal candidate will demonstrate direct supervisory experience overseeing daily operations, in addition to developing and implementing improved work processes.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent
• Four years of experience as a Meter Reader/Mechanic; OR Three years of experience at the journey level comparable to EBMUD’s Meter Reader/ Mechanic Foreman, Water Distribution Crew Foreman, or Meter Reader Foreman classifications; OR Three years of experience developing routes for or directing others in developing routes.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must demonstrate competency in all areas of work (e.g. developing routes, repairing small meters, meter reading) during the probationary period, otherwise appointment to this classification will be discontinued.
• Must possess physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Direct supervisory experience overseeing daily operations
• Developing and implementing improved work processes

Responsibilities

• Planning, scheduling, assigning, directing and reviewing the work of employees engaged in reading, maintaining, repairing, testing, calibrating and installing flow meters, a variety of recording and data logging equipment; setting productivity standards.
• Designing and adjusting meter reading and repair routes.
• Developing and maintaining positive working relations with support vendors.
• Resolving customer field inquiries.
• Actively participating in ensuring health and safety initiatives are met.
• Preparing and maintaining leave schedules, reports, and other documents related to personnel transactions.
• Evaluating work performed and preparing appraisal forms.
• Assisting in selecting employees; preparing the interview questions and formatting the interview appraisals.
• Conferring with customers regarding meter reading or meter repair problems.
• Estimating time, cost, labor and material needs; assigning personnel, orders and necessary equipment and materials.
• Discussing job details with subordinates; interpreting drawings, diagrams and specifications as required.
• Directing the requisition of materials, supplies and equipment for meter maintenance and repair work.
• Ensuring the maintenance of adequate instrumentation supply inventories.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of a preventive maintenance program for commercial and residential meters, including automatic meter reading devices.
• Recommending the selection of employees; reviewing and evaluating work performed; administering the training for meter reading and repair personnel.
• Monitoring expenditures to conform to the approved budget.
• Monitoring new developments in the meter equipment and maintenance fields; evaluating their potential application to East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) operations.

Benefits

• EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED