Water Meter Technician-Utility Systems Dept.
About The Position
The Water Meter Technician performs skilled and semi-skilled work reading, maintaining, installing, replacing, and inspecting residential and commercial water meters for the Utility Systems Department. The role records meter readings, computes water consumption, investigates abnormal water usage, and turns water service on or off as appropriate. The technician also maintains related equipment and assists with water distribution system valves. This is an essential position for emergency management. Emergency duties may be assigned, and the employee must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week during City emergencies. The position requires scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and immediate response to emergency conditions when needed. The employee serves the public and Utility customers, helps build trust in the City, and may assist in training new and lower-classification employees.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a clean driving record; must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
- Knowledge of basic mechanical principles, hand and power tools, water-meter repair and maintenance methods, water-distribution system materials, safety precautions, and procedures for lifting and moving heavy objects.
- Ability to read meters and record readings; perform arithmetic calculations; make independent judgments and decisions; and understand work orders, drawings, and maps.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and establish effective working relationships with employees and the public.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and follow through on assigned tasks.
- Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must pass a drug screening.
- Must be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week during City emergencies and respond to emergency duties as assigned.
- Must be able to work scheduled or unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and respond immediately to emergency conditions.
- Applicants must submit proof of education with the application and fully detail work experience in the application; resumes will not be reviewed in place of the application.
Responsibilities
- Maintain water meters, read meters, and record readings.
- Keep records of new meter installations and exchanges, compute water consumption, and turn water service off or on as appropriate.
- Investigate abnormal water usage and collect 96-day usage reports as needed.
- Install, replace, inspect, and maintain residential and commercial water meters.
- Replace meter boxes and lids; clear debris from meter cases and improve device positioning for access.
- Perform duties assigned through work orders and generate work orders using computer systems.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and report defects or irregularities to a supervisor.
- Assist in maintaining water valves associated with the water distribution system.
- Keep basic records and perform computer data entry.
- Respond to Utility customer and public requests and inquiries.
- Respond to emergency calls during and after normal working hours.
- Assist in training new and lower-classification employees.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance and provide customer service consistent with City and Utility Systems Department values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
