Water Meter Technician

Town Of Pecos City•Pecos, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position performs technical and mechanical maintenance and repair of the Zenner water meters and software portal. Responds to and resolves a variety of customer requests related to the water service installation. Maintain and update the Zenner Portal. Works together with the meter crew to meet the needs of the community and organization through the city's values and highest level of ethics. Other duties may be assigned at any time.

Requirements

Knowledge of installation, operation, function, and basic repair of the Zenner water meters, previous meters installed and meter boxes to include inspections, operations, attachments, and readers.
Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and safety regulations related to the Zenner meters and meter maintenance.
Comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgement and decision-making appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Basic computer skills to update the Zenner portal with the ability to learn all and new functions of the software.
Basic arithmetic and calculation involving water usage and flow rates.
Cooperative and professional interpersonal relationship with coworkers, managers, and the public at all times.
Receptive and effectively resolving work related and citizen's inquiries.
Ability to read and follow directions verbally and in writing, blueprints, and schematics of Zenner meter assembly.
Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.
Ability to communicate effectively.
High Scholl Diploma or equivalent is required.
Valid Texas State Driver's License or obtain one within six months of hire.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and random screenings while employed.
Must obtain a TECQ "D" Public Water System Operator License within one (1) year of date of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year (1) of water utility experience is preferred.
Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Update the Zenner portal daily, inspects water meters and services.
Locates and inspects Zenner meters and any other meters.
Tests disassembles and repairs meters, hydrant meters and black flow preventers, etc.
Clean parts, replaces, refits, preventive maintenance that may need to be perform to any meter.
Rebuilds and/or replaces registers, reassembles meters, and assists with the assembly of all meters.
Responds to customer complaints regarding water service, checks meters for leaks, performs flow checks, takes water samples, and performs flushing for water quality issues.
Investigates and removes illegal connections of unauthorized meters.
Completes daily log sheets, service orders, and other related tasks and reports required.