Utility Water Meter Installer

Utility Metering Solutions (UMS)•Maynardville, TN

3d•$15 - $0

About The Position

The Utility Water Meter Installer works as part of UMS’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Meter Installation Team, installing, replacing, testing, and removing water, electric, and gas meters and associated equipment. The role involves working at one project at a time and may require reassignment to another job site within the continental United States when a project is completed or changes status. Work is performed outdoors in varied environments and inclement weather, often with minimal supervision. UMS provides on-the-job training. Compensation starts at a minimum of $15 per hour on any project or location, with a production-based incentive tied to the number of meters and ancillary items properly installed. The position follows a Monday–Friday workweek, with possible weekends, and pays weekly. Employees become eligible for the company’s benefits program after 30 days of service.

Requirements

Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Maintain proof of vehicle insurance.
Pass a drug screening and background check.
Have reliable transportation.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
Be comfortable working in heat, dirt, and tight spaces.
Be able to lift up to 25 pounds, bend and stoop repetitively, kneel, and work outdoors in all weather conditions and environments.
Supply your own basic hand tools.
Work effectively as part of a crew.
Have clear written and verbal communication skills.
Be able to work all required shifts.
Meet safety, productivity, and quality standards.
Be organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and maintain strong attendance.
Have a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
Meet required attire and grooming standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous field or utility installation experience.
Previous water meter installation or pipefitting experience.

Responsibilities

Remove existing meters, install new smart meters, and replace dual check valves or curb stop valves as needed.
Install, replace, and remove meters, and flush lines.
Install and activate transmitters using project-specific tools and following specifications.
Replace meter box lids to meet AMI requirements.
Verify the orientation of new meters and test that they are functioning properly.
Communicate clearly and professionally with customers.
Restore customer property after work, including laying or replacing sod, and make needed repairs.
Verify that each meter is associated with the correct address and account.
Enter data and findings into a tablet and troubleshoot the device as needed.
Maintain records of completed jobs, labor, materials, and equipment.
Load and unload equipment, supplies, tools, and materials.
Assist with and use equipment and supplies such as vacuum trucks, valve trucks, forklifts, and portable pumps.
Report to the shop or Conex at the beginning of every shift.
Follow UMS safety procedures and use company-provided safety equipment.
Meet UMS meter replacement productivity and work-quality standards.
Receive and act on ongoing supervisor feedback to improve performance, production, and quality.