SR METER REPAIR TECH

Fayetteville Public Works Commission•Fayetteville, NC

5d•$26 - $35

About The Position

This class is responsible for testing/repairing all types of electric and water meters and ensuring all classes of water meters meet AWWA standards and electric meters meet ANSI standards. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, cleaning/inspecting meters for visible defects/damages; bench testing AMI meters for accuracy and meeting of applicable standards; rebuilding large water meters; testing flex net modules and meters, installing/powering up, and programming Smart AMI meters and associated equipment; inputting/ maintaining computer assisted records on all meters into meter management system; performing preventative maintenance/ overhauling meters by installing and programming KYZ Kits; maintaining records of various inventory, related equipment, meter inventories and retired meters; generating reports/loading customer profiles; conduct site visits as needed to conduct water meter testing; writing service orders for meter change-out; building prefab meters, loading manifest files in meter management system and creating various forms and meter configurations in CIS systems. Issuing/receiving meters to and from PWC Personnel, maintaining inventory of electric/water meters seals, keys and placing meter orders. Probing meters in field for billing provide feedback on system related meter issues. Operates under supervision of the Meter Services Manager in accordance with established policies and procedures; Provides training to employees in all facets of meter operation, maintenance, and calibration; Extended hours, stand-by. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Good knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures
good knowledge of the use/operation/testing/calibration/repair of all types of electric and water meters
good knowledge of personal computer/applicable software
good knowledge of the use/maintenance of tools/equipment/materials used in the installation/testing/calibration/repair of electric and water meters
skill in installing/powering up, and programming AMI units
ability to operate MDT when needed
ability to instruct/train other meter repair technicians in testing/repairing/calibration techniques
ability to compile/establish/maintain an effective meters records operation
ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
ability to work within Microsoft Office/Excel/Outlook
ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, the general public, and all levels of employees
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Meter Repair Technician or related field
Must possess/maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position

Responsibilities

cleaning/inspecting meters for visible defects/damages
bench testing AMI meters for accuracy and meeting of applicable standards
rebuilding large water meters
testing flex net modules and meters
installing/powering up, and programming Smart AMI meters and associated equipment
inputting/ maintaining computer assisted records on all meters into meter management system
performing preventative maintenance/ overhauling meters by installing and programming KYZ Kits
maintaining records of various inventory, related equipment, meter inventories and retired meters
generating reports/loading customer profiles
conduct site visits as needed to conduct water meter testing
writing service orders for meter change-out
building prefab meters, loading manifest files in meter management system
creating various forms and meter configurations in CIS systems
Issuing/receiving meters to and from PWC Personnel
maintaining inventory of electric/water meters, seals, keys and placing meter orders
Probing meters in field for billing
provide feedback on system related meter issues
Provides training to employees in all facets of meter operation, maintenance, and calibration