METER TECHNICIAN

City of Amarillo

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Water/Sewer Supervisor, this position is responsible for originating or discontinuing service to customers and collecting pertinent information pertaining to specific orders. Most duties performed independently with minimum supervision. This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime as necessary by the department, and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent (GED).
• A valid Texas Class C Driver’s License is required.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience in water works or meter services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Originate or discontinue service to customers.
• Courteously serves customers accordingly to given nature or order (customer response).
• Responds to water wasting calls and meets with customers about water conservation.
• Trains new employee’s proper procedure of handling work orders.
• Investigates and locks taps for theft of service.
• Field verifies accuracy of fire hydrant meter operation.
• Checks for cross connections and proper deduct meter operation during Customer Service Inspection.
• Accurately acquires and records all necessary record information.
• Detects any fallacies while rendering service.
• Reflects proper attitude and actions representing City of Amarillo.
• Follows oral and/or written orders.
• Assumes the role of Water Supervisor in their absence.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We are committed to providing the highest quality services to our community, and we believe that starts with our team.
• As a city, we are dedicated to supporting our employees and providing opportunities for growth and development.
• Our mission is to create a safe, prosperous, and thriving community, and we know that starts with attracting and retaining the best talent.
• We are proud of our city and the work we do, and we are excited to welcome you to explore career opportunities with us.

What This Job Offers

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