Water Distr - Meters - Meter Worker I

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under the immediate or general supervision of a Lead Supervisor or higher; to perform, either alone or within a team, 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.SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position does not exercise supervision. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Meter Worker I Perform preventative maintenance on 5/8” to 2” water metering devices and associated infrastructure to ensure their accuracy and reliability. 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. Meter Worker II Perform bench and/or field accuracy testing of 5/8” to 10” water meters. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES 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.

Requirements

Six (6) months of experience as a Laborer, Utility Worker, or other related work is required.
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.
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 no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
Standing
Walking
Lifting
Carrying
Pushing/Pulling
Fine Dexterity
Kneeling
Crouching
Bending
Twisting
Vision
Hearing
Talking

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in performing minor plumbing work is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance on 5/8” to 2” water metering devices and associated infrastructure to ensure their accuracy and reliability.
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.
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.