Meter Technician

City of Asheville•Asheville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Asheville is seeking candidates for the Water Department working in the role of Meter Technician. A Meter Technician performs technical and mechanical work functions associated with installation, repair and maintenance of water meters and related equipment. This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week plus overtime, including nights and weekends in all types of weather. Regularly scheduled hours are Monday- Friday; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with one-week rotating on-call schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Supplemented by one year of experience in meter reading, utility services, or a related field
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Performs various technical and mechanical work functions associated with installation, repair, and maintenance of water meters and related equipment: installs, removes, repairs, or replaces water meters, water cut off valves, water meter boxes and lids, yokes, washers, couplings, etc.; diagnoses and repairs water leaks; programs meters; and performs water flow and pressure tests.
Tests accuracy of meters to ensure compliance with established standards: investigates, identifies, and resolves irregularities in meter readings.
Performs routine service functions on meters: connects and/or disconnects services; clears meter boxes and pumps out water; plumbs new meters; changes out meters and connections; and generates work orders to resolve complex meter and service issues.
Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains pipe saw, grinder, gas monitor, metal detector, meter tester, flow tester, line locator and other tools and equipment; operates a motor vehicle; conducts pre- and post-trip inspections, including checking all fluids, gauges, lighting, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats and seatbelts, cleanliness of vehicle, etc.; fuels vehicle; loads and secures materials; reports all problems or necessary repairs to appropriate personnel; and completes and maintains inspection, gas usage and other associated documentation.
Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Communicates with supervisor, subordinates, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, service orders, meter test reports, confined space permits, work logs, vehicle maintenance reports, and other documentation; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Performs other related duties as required.