Meter Technician

Nexus Water Group • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Nexus team has an opportunity for a Meter Technician Performs manual work associated with reading, recording, testing, repairing, and calibrating water meters and flow meters; notifies the supervisor and affected customers of existing or potential service problems; documents meter tests and repairs; and performs other work as assigned.
Work Location and Schedule
This position will travel between service areas near Charlotte, NC. May include weekend scheduling; on-call duty, emergency response and paid overtime on a rotating basis may be required.

Requirements

• Mechanical or maintenance experience. General knowledge of safe work practices and the care and operation of a variety of tools and equipment.
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Demonstrates initiative and desire to learn new tasks.
• Possesses strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills in the area of water and wastewater maintenance and repair, including working knowledge of collection and distribution systems, pumps, motors, controls and piping.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, vendors and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to read a variety of water meters.
• Ability to apply the methods, techniques, tools, equipment and materials used in the minor repair and installation of water meters.
• Ability to understand tariffs as they apply to assigned duties.
• Ability to read maps, electrical schematics, blueprints, etc.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and transfer digits accurately.

Nice To Haves

• Water meter reading experience preferred,
• Knowledge of cross connection regulations and ability to report violations and other unsafe conditions.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel; ability to learn how to use utility-related software

Responsibilities

• Reads water meters; turn water meters on/off; replace and repair meters as necessary; assist with repairing large meters in the field; clean and adjust meters and registers; replace inaccurate or unrepairable meters.
• Completes a variety of assigned tasks related to the maintenance and rehabilitation of water and sewer infrastructure.
• Records all maintenance, testing and repair activities; maintains adequate inventory of meter parts, supplies, tools and equipment; removes debris that obstructs access to meters; detects and reports to supervisor any unauthorized connections; meter tampering or other irregularities.
• Identifies possible violation of cross connection control program.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records.
• Tabulates data; prepares basic reports and other documents.
• Documents customer interaction and Field Activities in Customer Care & Billing.
• Acts as liaison between the customers and customer service personnel to resolve problems/complaints.
• Responds to customer inquiries regarding meter reading schedule, billing, route sequencing and other customer service or billing related matters.
• Provides on-site customer communication.
• Assists with maintaining mechanical, electrical and structural equipment associated with water & wastewater treatment facilities, collection and distribution systems.
• Travels daily between worksites as directed by his supervisor.
• Executes after hours On-Call responsibilities in a weekly rotation with other field staff as scheduled; responds to emergency situations as required.
• May walk 5 – 10 miles per day over established meter route, reading between 200 and 1,200 meters per day; records volume used by residential, commercial, and institutional customers.
• Determines consistency of meter readings; reports unusual cases of water usage to supervisor.
• Inspects meters and connections for defects, damage and unauthorized connections; ensures meters are registering properly.
• Reports irregularities in conformance with company policies and procedures for necessary action by field staff.
• Turns off services for nonpayment of charges within vacant premises; turns on services for new occupants in conformance with company policies and procedures.
• Assists with ordering parts and job costing.
• Prepares a variety of operational reports related to water meter reading activities as well as collection and distribution systems.
• Assists with the installation and/or disconnection of water and/or sewer services.
• May perform routine tasks related to the operation of water and/or wastewater treatment facilities while learning treatment processes.
• May assist in maintaining treatment facilities in conformance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays
• Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

What This Job Offers

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