Meter Technician/Specialist I/II/III

City of Baytown, TX•Baytown, TX

49d

About The Position

Join our team as a Meter Technician/Specialist and play a key role in ensuring accurate utility billing for our community! You'll be responsible for reading, installing, and maintaining meters while providing excellent service to customers. If you enjoy working independently, solving problems, and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you! The Meter Technician/Specialist Installs, maintenance, water meters, boxes, and meter interface units. Connects, reconnects, and disconnects service at the meter. Disconnects delinquent accounts, locking and assisting in pulling meters when necessary. Assists in performing meter tests on 5/8" and 1" meters. Identify and report suspected theft of service to supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Six months general work experience
Must obtain a Class "D" Water Operator License from TCEQ within two years of hire date.
Class D Water Distribution License from TCEQ.
Four years general work experience.
Two years experience in meter maintenance and water systems operations.
Class C Water Distribution Operator License from TCEQ.
Six years general work experience.
Four years' experience in meter maintenance and water system operations
Knowledge of basic math.
Computer knowledge necessary to operate hand held computer.
Skilled with tools necessary to replace and/or repair meters.
Computer literate.
Ability to read and write legibly.
Ability to read meters and obtain correct reading.
Must get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Ability to lift heavy objects, to stoop and to bend.

Nice To Haves

Six months experience in meter maintenance and water system operations
Experience with Automatic Reading Systems and/or Handheld Computers.
Prior supervisory experience.
One-year experience with Automatic Reading Systems and/or Hand Held Computers

Responsibilities

Connect and disconnect water service and utilize a handheld computer to obtain current readings.
Disconnect delinquent accounts for non-payment.
Performs rechecks and install locks on meters when water is illegally turned back on.
Assist in pulling meters when necessary.
Reconnect service after an outstanding balance is paid.
Assist in installing new meter if the meter was removed and provide billing personnel with new meter information.
Alerts supervisor of any suspected theft of service.
Utilize handheld computer to obtain readings for billing system.
Verifies low and high readings for accuracy.
Assist in solving meter problems detected by the drive-by unit.
Assist in changing meters, registers, meter interface devices, cutoffs, meter boxes and lids when necessary.
Utilize handheld computer to determine meter interface device is functioning correctly.
Assist in performing meter tests to determine if a meter is registering accurately.
Assist in moving fire hydrant meters and pulling warranty items for shipment.
Report damaged City property to supervisor.
Responsible for maintaining City property in their possession: truck, tools, handheld computer, and phone.
Utilize defensive driving training.
Keep supervisors aware of equipment and vehicle malfunctions.
Keeps vehicle clean inside and out.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Change meters, registers, meter interface devices, cutoffs, meter boxes and lids when necessary.
Assist in repairs of large meter unitized measuring elements to maintain reading accuracy.
Performs meter test to determine if meters are registering accurately.
Perform service line repairs.
Install and relocate fire hydrant meters.
Prepare pulled warranty items for shipment.
Operate AMR drive-by system.
Repair large meters unitized measuring elements to maintain reading accuracy.
Operate handheld computer to determine meter interface device is functioning properly.
Perform service line repairs when needed.
Install, relocate, and repair fire hydrant meters.
Assist Crew Leader in ensuring all work orders are completed.
Assist Crew Leader in ordering, receiving/issuing supplies, and vehicle maintenance.
Inspect personnel vehicles and tools for safety.
Assist Crew Leader in training personnel.
Perform Crew Leader duties in their absence.

Benefits

Medical
United Healthcare
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family
In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible
$50 co-pay (general visit)
RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary
Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses
FREE virtual visits
Dental
Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%
Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO
Vision
Superior Vision
Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay
Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance
Holistic Health & Wellness
Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan
FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance
Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!
Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.
SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices
Retirement
Texas Municipal Retirement System:
7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
5 year vesting
Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60
FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary
MissionSquare and Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation
Disability Insurance
Equitable:
Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability
Training and Tuition Assistance
The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values
Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance
Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave
10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year
15 days sick leave per year
Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year
Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit
15 days Paid Parental Leave