Water Meter Technician

Sparus Holdings•Nashville, TN

6d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Meter Installation Technician objective is to provide service for the installation of water meters at utility Locations. Primary responsibilities will include: Managing a daily schedule for work accomplishment, accountability of assigned meters, conduct work within a work order management system, removal of old meters, installation of new meters for residential and commercial uses. High level of public interaction is required working in an outdoor environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Must complete a background check & drug screening
Must have a valid driver's license
Must have firm understanding of mechanical and water meter principles
Must have computer skills including the ability to operate a PC, mobile handheld applications, email, and navigation systems
Must maintain a professional manner and have strong communication skills to communicate effectively with the public, utility and internal teams
Individual must be willing and able to travel and stay overnight four to five weeks of their work schedule
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to sit, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Water meter and register exchange experience is required
This position will REQUIRE travel. Need to be willing to travel/stay overnight as part of work schedule

Nice To Haves

On the job training and supervision will be provided prior to working independently

Responsibilities

Removal of old water meter/register with the re-installation of a new water meter/register
Performs water meter change outs per a specified manner
Conduct work through a Work Order system
Manage all inventory of new and old meters
Working with utility personnel and utility consumers.
Responsible use of a company truck
Perform other responsibilities as assigned or required.