AMI Limited Duration Water Meter Installer

City of Beaverton•Operations Center, OR

1d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Beaverton supplies safe and reliable drinking water to about 70,000 residents within Beaverton City Limits. Take the first step toward a fulfilling career in public utilities by joining the Beaverton Public Works team as a Water Meter Installer (classification: Utility Worker). Water Meter Installers will install commercial and residential water meters throughout the City of Beaverton as part of the city’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. Installers also perform maintenance and minor repairs, respond to inquiries about water leaks and billing, and provide other general water system troubleshooting. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone enjoys the variety of a job that’s often out in the field, likes interacting with Beaverton residents, finds satisfaction in troubleshooting and problem-solving, and has a good eye for accurate record keeping. This is a full-time, non-exempt, SEIU-classified position. The position is limited duration, expected to last through December 2028. The schedule will be 4 10-hour days each week, with either Monday or Friday off. This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill any additional positions in this classification for the next six months. Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to enter your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not replace the requirement to fully complete the application.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Some experience in general construction and maintenance
An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
Ability to pass reference checks and satisfy the requirements of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and CPR certification required after hire.
Persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

Responsibilities

Install water meter boxes and Advanced Meter Reading/Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMR/AMI) equipment.
Perform meter troubleshooting and maintenance, including minor repairs and replacing meters.
As part of a 3-installer team, install 500-600 meters per month.
Provide AMI-related customer service, including special meter reading and responding to billing, water leak, and service inquiries.
Use hand tools and other equipment to install meters.
Maintain accurate records of work, including computer data entry.
Additional duties are outlined in the Utility Worker class specification.

Benefits

The city pays the full retirement contribution to the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) including the employee portion
Opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan
Public service loan forgiveness program
Tuition reimbursement program
Excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
Excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual
PTO cash out options
Wellness programs and incentives
Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bilingual pay premiums