Water Distr - Meters - Meter Worker I, II

City of Abilene • Abilene, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the immediate or general supervision of a Lead Supervisor or higher, this role performs troubleshooting, testing, repair, replacement, calibrating, repositioning, relocating, programming, and activation of water meters, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) meter transmission units (MTU), valves, boxes, vaults, lids, and other related pipes and appurtenances. The position may involve working alone or within a team. The Meter Worker I focuses on preventative maintenance and investigation of smaller water metering devices (5/8” to 2”), customer complaints, water service turn-offs/turn-ons, preventing illegal water usage, recording work details, communicating with stakeholders, operating a City vehicle, and ensuring worksite safety. The Meter Worker II expands these duties to include bench and/or field accuracy testing of larger water meters (5/8” to 10”). Additional duties may include assisting with non-meter tasks, collecting manual meter reads, and other assigned job-related duties.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of experience as a Laborer, Utility Worker, or other related work is required for Meter Worker I.
• Two (2) years of experience comparable to the duties of a Meter Worker I with the City of Abilene is required for Meter Worker II.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a TCEQ D Water License within one (1) year of employment is required for Meter Worker I.
• A valid TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License is required for Meter Worker II.
• Basic principles of positive displacement, ultrasonic and electromagnetic water flow meters.
• Basic plumbing tools, practices and procedures.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Safely operate and care for all tools, vehicles, equipment and materials.
• Safeguard and effectively use assigned information technology equipment in the field.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Pay attention-to-detail when performing general maintenance work.
• Accomplish required tasks at their minimum acceptable rate for this position.
• Communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in written reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
• Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within Sixty (60) days of employment.
• Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
• Ability to travel to different sites.
• Availability to work an 8-hour shift during normal business hours, and be on standby (on call) to work outside normal business hours, as needed.
• Heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds).

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in performing minor plumbing work is preferred for Meter Worker I.
• A valid Texas Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is preferred for Meter Worker II.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on 5/8” to 2” water metering devices and associated infrastructure.
• Investigate customer complaints related to the accuracy and integrity of 5/8” to 2” water metering devices and their associated infrastructure.
• Perform water service turn off and/or turn on for individual accounts at the meter.
• Investigate and take appropriate action at the meter location to prevent illegal water usage.
• Record locations and details of all work performed.
• Communicate effectively with other employees, customers and supervisors the nature and status of work being performed.
• Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various worksites.
• Ensure the work site is safe and productive at all times.
• Perform bench and/or field accuracy testing of 5/8” to 10” water meters (Meter Worker II).
• Assist with accomplishing other, non-meter tasks, as directed.
• Collect and provide manual meter reads, as needed, to support billing operations.
• Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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