Water Meter Systems Operator

City of Fort Collins•Fort Collins, CO

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Operates and maintains water meter systems to ensure accurate measurement and recording of water usage. Responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting and repairing water meters and related equipment. Collects data for regulatory compliance, performs routine inspections and coordinates with maintenance teams to address system issues. Ensures adherence to safety standards and maintains detailed records of operations and repairs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One year of related experience
Valid Colorado Driver's License.
Able to Obtain: Non-CDL DOT Certification.
Colorado Water Distribution Level 1-4.
Confined Space Entry Certification.
Hazard Communication Certification.
Trenching and Excavation Certification.
NIMS 700 & 100.

Nice To Haves

specialized training in water meter systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspects, installs, maintains, repairs, or replaces water meters, meter setters, meter pits, curb boxes, automated meter reading (AMR) components and service lines.
Responds to customer service requests by answering questions, providing information, resolving complaints or problems.
Operates and maintains variety of service equipment and power tools.
Maintains records such as service orders, inspection reports, material control documents, map revisions, and daily logs.
Performs field service duties such as turn-on/off, pressure inspections, leak check, or high consumption check.
Locates and repairs water lines, curb boxes, valve boxes, and meter pits.
Troubleshoots, programs and reads meters and AMR components and service lines.
Uses a computer, tablet or cell phone for completing work orders, communications, time sheets and other records.
May participate in call-back and after-hours work.
Directs and oversees work of temporary employees as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Wellness program, workout facilities
Employee/family onsite health clinic
Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
Collaborative work environment