Meter Technician

Boston Water and Sewer Commission•Boston, MA

2d•$1,496 - $1,784

About The Position

The Meter Technician works under the direction of the Director of Meter Services. The role involves reading, programming, repairing, sealing and tagging, testing, and installing water meters of all sizes and types, as well as remote reading systems. The technician uses electronic programming devices and performs related work as required. The position includes field investigations, checking for water waste and illegal meter bypasses or taps, preparing simple sketches and plans, excavating job sites, and working in meter pits and chambers. The technician also maintains and secures parts, materials, and tools; completes forms and reports; operates hand tools and equipment; performs water shut-offs and restorations; and may testify on behalf of the Commission. Employees must be Boston residents on their date of hire and throughout employment, subject to BWSC policies and collective bargaining agreements. The employee is required to work emergencies as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.
Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to demonstrate proper use of safety equipment.
Knowledge of water meter operation.
Ability to read and program all types of meters and dials.
Ability to communicate in written and oral form.
Ability to prepare simple drawings and sketches and perform simple arithmetic calculations.
Successful completion of relevant coursework sponsored by the Commission.
Boston residency on the date of hire and throughout employment, subject to BWSC policies and collective bargaining agreements.
Availability to work emergencies as directed.

Responsibilities

Read, program, repair, seal and tag, test, and install water meters of all sizes and types and remote reading systems, including using an electronic programming device.
Check for water waste caused by defective fixtures and underground breaks.
Check that meters are not bypassed or illegally tapped.
Prepare simple sketches and plans of water services and meter setups as required.
Conduct field investigations and record findings.
Excavate job sites.
Operate pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and gas hand tools and equipment.
Complete required forms and reports.
Maintain and secure parts, materials, and appropriate tools.
Perform a variety of maintenance tasks and work within meter pits and chambers.
Test water services to establish usage and test meter accuracy.
Use required safety measures when entering confined spaces.
Shut off and restore water controls, post notices on buildings, and notify occupants of impending or actual water termination.
Load and unload stock and equipment.
Testify on behalf of the Commission.
Work emergencies as directed and perform related duties.