Meter Technician

City of Cambridge MA • Cambridge, MA

134d

About The Position

The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) is a municipally owned and operated water utility, responsible for the treatment and delivery of water to the residents of Cambridge and the preservation, protection, and management of the City's watershed and its two reservoirs.

Requirements

• Two (2) years minimum experience in water works construction and maintenance activities or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods and techniques related to the installation and maintenance of meters and MTUs.
• A valid Class D driver’s license is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of MUNIS or similar billing system
• Working knowledge of web browsers such as Chrome or Edge.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replacement of water meters
• Install and program Meter Transmitter Units (MTU) in public, private, institutional, or industrial establishments
• Troubleshoot water meters and MTUs when necessary
• Inspect water piping
• Perform accuracy testing on removed water meters
• Turn on and shutoff water as required
• Investigate high water bills
• Investigate problems/complaints as well as investigate potential leaks at customer’s property
• Schedule appointments with customers, prepares reports
• Verify exception reports, account numbers, MTU serial numbers and meter serial numbers for accuracy
• Assist in rollout of consumer engagement (on-line reads) for water usage
• Keep records of materials and equipment including meter inventory and meter test results
• May perform other related work as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Vacation and sick leave eligible
• Sick Incentive Pay eligible
• 3 Personal Days
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Eligible for hourly stipends associated with Water Distribution licenses, Hoisting & Engineering licenses, and a Commercial Driver’s License

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees