Water Meter Technician

City of Bowie • Bowie, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bowie is currently seeking applicants for the position of Water Meter Technician in the Public Works Utilities Division. The selected applicant will be part of the team responsible for maintaining and repairing the City’s water and sewer lines, cleaning catch basins, reading water meters, and effecting repairs to water meters. Additional duties may include cutting off and restoring water service, and accepting delinquent payments may also be required duties. The incumbent will also be responsible for spot checking visible plumbing for water leaks; observing for obvious malfunctioning of meters, and removing and replacing meters.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience in reading and routine maintenance of meters, gauges, office equipment or similar mechanical equipment or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Experience locating and recognizing defective meters
• Knowledge of geographical and street locations of the City of Bowie

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing the City’s water and sewer lines
• Cleaning catch basins
• Reading water meters
• Effecting repairs to water meters
• Cutting off and restoring water service
• Accepting delinquent payments
• Spot checking visible plumbing for water leaks
• Observing for obvious malfunctioning of meters
• Removing and replacing meters

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• short- and long-term disability programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• optional 457 retirement savings plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED