Meter Services Technician II

Cobb County Government • Water Department Marietta, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to read, install, repair and/or test water meters. This classification is distinguished from Meter Services Technician I in that incumbents in this class handle more complex repair and meter reading tasks and have two years of experience providing meter services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two years of experience repairing and maintaining water meters
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Investigates and resolves customer complaints regarding water meters (sizes 3/4-inch to 10-inch), water leaks, pressure, and high bills: checks meters for water leakage, proper operation, and illegal water taps; pumps water from meter boxes; determines source of leaks; reports leaks to property owner and/or supervisor; repairs or rebuilds water meters; calculates flow rates; and calibrates as needed.
• Locates and reads commercial water meters as assigned: descends into vault; pumps water from meter boxes; records meter data and confirms accuracy of readings; downloads and uploads meter data between portable device and computer system for use in billing of accounts; and maintains related documentation.
• Connects and/or disconnects services: turns on water meters for new customers ensuring meter is free of leaks and obtaining reading; and turns off and secures meters for closed accounts, broken pipes or non-payment.
• Performs general and more complex repair work: changes out boxes, meters, meter washer and connections; exposes buried meters; replaces broken meter lids; replaces curb stops; verifies status of accounts prior to performing repair work; and maintains all related forms and documentation.
• Repairs water service lines: locates and digs up water service lines to determine nature of leak; and determines most effective technique for repairing lines.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies used for meter maintenance: initiates requests for new and/or replacement equipment, parts and supplies; and maintains inventory records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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