Meter Services Tech

City of Greensboro•1041 Battleground Avenue - Mitchell Water Plant, NC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greensboro Water Resources Department is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and customer-focused Meter Services Technician to help maintain the systems that connect customers to safe, reliable water service. This position combines technical fieldwork, problem-solving, and public service while supporting accurate water measurement, system integrity, and water quality. As a Meter Services Technician, you will perform a variety of technical field activities related to water meters, customer water services, backflow prevention, water quality, and system testing. You will interact with the public on a regular basis and use independent judgment while following established policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Valid Driver's License
NC AWWA Meter Services Technician Certification (must obtain within 18 months of employment to remain in the position)
1+ years of experience working in a technical field, with activities related to water meters, customer water services, backflow prevention, water quality, and system testing.

Nice To Haves

NC AWWA Meter Services Technician Certification.
Experience with Meter Viewer or other utility asset locating software.
Experience with routing software to aid in service address locating.

Responsibilities

Perform water meter change-outs and related installation and maintenance activities.
Detect and investigate leaks on water services and mains.
Investigate customer “bad water” calls and assist with identifying potential water quality concerns.
Set permit meters and perform related inspections.
Inspect and test backflow prevention devices.
Flush and test fire hydrants.
Perform flow tests on water services.
Apply American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards related to testing, repairing, and installing water meters.
Apply Backflow and Cross Connection standards when installing, testing, and repairing backflow devices.
Follow applicable confined space rules and regulations.
Read and interpret strip maps and water block sheets to support field activities.
Apply minimum water quality standards to assigned work.
Troubleshoot service and equipment issues and reason through problems to determine appropriate solutions.
Exercise independent judgment while following Water Resources policies, City policies, procedures, and City ordinances.
Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
Follow written and verbal instructions and maintain organized records and work activities.