Utility Services Leader

City of Arlington • Salt Lake City, UT

4d • $25 - $31

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, coordinates crew activities on a daily basis to complete assigned work orders and acts as lead in the repair, replacement, or adjustment of meters. Provides maintenance services on automated meter infrastructure to include the diagnosis of issues, repair, or replacement of automated meter infrastructure (AMI) infrastructure. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Lead crew in repairing, replacing, or adjusting small to medium size meters (5/8 X ¾”" to 2" in size) and assisting the Meter Services Crew Chief in tasks related to large meters. Perform meter accuracy testing, pressure/flow testing, installation, or replacement of meter vaults. Conduct preventative maintenance services and aged meter replacements as scheduled. Investigate service connection problems and resolves customer complaints. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform chlorine residual testing, re-size service connections and assist Meter Reading in facilitating safe access to metering sites. Assist other meter service workers with more difficult tasks, as needed or directed. Performs emergency repairs and preventative services on all water and wastewater infrastructure including but is not limited to: Water mains Water services Water taps Fire hydrants Valves Sewer mains Sewer services Manholes Cleanouts

Requirements

• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
• Knowledge of Water Utilities operations; policies, procedures, ordinances.
• Knowledge of specifications for all size meters and metering sites, metering functions and related terminology.
• Skill in the maintenance and repair of water meters.
• Skill in communicating policies and procedures.
• Skill in quickly ascertaining problems with malfunctioning meters and determining quick resolutions.
• Ability to understand and visualize combined metering scenarios.
• Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces under extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to respond on a scheduled on-call basis and to work extended periods of time under imposed emergency assignments.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment, including, but not limited to PC, calculator, two-way radio, jack hammer, port-a-power wench, and acetylene torch.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to carrying, data entry, dragging, driving, holding, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, seeing, sitting, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body
• Possession of Class C driver’s license.
• Possession of a Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.
• Possession of a Class I Wastewater Collection license.
• Possession of a Class C Water Distribution Operator’s License.
• High School diploma or GED
• Two years vocational/technical school in plumbing or related field.
• Two years’ experience in water utility or meter operations or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew in repairing, replacing, or adjusting small to medium size meters (5/8 X ¾”" to 2" in size) and assisting the Meter Services Crew Chief in tasks related to large meters.
• Perform meter accuracy testing, pressure/flow testing, installation, or replacement of meter vaults.
• Conduct preventative maintenance services and aged meter replacements as scheduled.
• Investigate service connection problems and resolves customer complaints.
• Perform chlorine residual testing, re-size service connections and assist Meter Reading in facilitating safe access to metering sites.
• Assist other meter service workers with more difficult tasks, as needed or directed.
• Performs emergency repairs and preventative services on all water and wastewater infrastructure including but is not limited to: Water mains Water services Water taps Fire hydrants Valves Sewer mains Sewer services Manholes Cleanouts

What This Job Offers

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