WWW Utility Meter Technician I- Department of Public Works

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

16d

About The Position

A WWW Utility Meter Technician I learns to perform a variety of routine manual labor regarding water meter activities for residential properties. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek; overtime may be required in emergencies. This is a high-volume, production work environment. Work is performed outdoors where incumbents are regularly exposed to extremes of weather, dust, dirt, dogs and vermin and may be exposed to irate or hostile citizens. Work requires periods of prolonged standing and repetitive bending and stooping to loosen and lift water meters and covers.

Requirements

Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
Must be 21 years of age.
Knowledge of basic computer skills necessary to operate electronic devices.
Ability to learn how to use tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water meters.
Ability to learn meter reading and meter register dials.
Ability to learn the Fixed Network components including Centum Cubic Feet (CFFs)s, collectors, and repeaters.
Ability to learn ERT and functionality and mitigation techniques.
Ability to learn and demonstrate safety practices and procedures.
Ability to learn radio frequency mitigation techniques.
Ability to learn meter reading hardware functionality.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
Ability to read schedules, routes, street maps, names, and addresses and to locate addresses in assigned areas of Baltimore City and County.
Ability to follow directions and instructions.
Ability to operate a handheld or mobile device to read, retrieve, enter, and upload data.
Ability to operate water meter valves.
Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive bending and stooping.