Meter Technician

St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission•Maryland, MD

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs repairs and other services relating to water meters. Duties include repairing & replacing of Neptune AMR radio read meters (or similar), meter reading for monthly billing cycle, disconnection/reconnection of water services, work monthly stand-by on a rotational basis, and collecting meter information data logs. Position reports to the Water Superintendent.

Requirements

Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs and be able to acquire a working knowledge of computers systems used to perform daily duties
Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
Expert knowledge on relevant meter repair practices and procedures
Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures
Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members
High school diploma or G.E.D. and two or more years of job-related experience
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license, Class C
Must obtain Water Distribution 1 License within 18 months

Nice To Haves

Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs and be able to acquire a working knowledge of computers systems used to perform daily duties
Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
Expert knowledge on relevant meter repair practices and procedures
Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures
Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members

Responsibilities

Maintains the water meters and mounting assemblies used in the water distribution system
Reads meters to determine the total gallons of water used for billing purposes
Keeps inventory for the meters, registers, and other various supplies ordered for the Operations Department
Performs water disconnection/reconnection of water services as directed
Assists with special meter related projects as requested by a supervisor, Operations, and/or management
Performs maintenance of meter lids, vaults, backflow preventers and shut off points/curb stops.
Works with the Construction Division on the installation of new curb stops/valves required for disconnecting services of customers with delinquent accounts
Addresses work orders and service orders related to meters and mounting assemblies, which are generated by customer concerns or management concerns with excessive use
Works stand-by on a rotational basis with other Meter Techs, to perform after-hours reconnection services during time of disconnection
Perform data logging functions on meters
Performs other duties as assigned