Meter Repair Technician, Water

Overview

The Position. The purpose of this classification is to perform technical, skilled and semi-skilled work functions associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of water meters, automated meter reading equipment (AMR), and related equipment.

• Performs various technical and mechanical work functions associated with installation, repair and maintenance of water meters and related equipment, including installing/removing water meters, installing/replacing water cutoff valves, installing/replacing water meter boxes and lids, repairing meters and cutoff valves, repairing water leaks, and programming meters.
• Performs water flow and pressure tests.
• Tests the accuracy of meters to ensure compliance with established standards; investigates and solves irregularities in meter readings and electronic readings.
• Maintains records of meter readings, meter numbers, work performed and related activities; locates and raises covered meter boxes to grade; maintains areas adjacent to water meters.
• Operates equipment used in installation, repair and maintenance of water meters and related systems (e.g., dump truck, backhoe, forklift, cutting torch, drill press, electronic meter/reading programmer, meter testing equipment, pipe locator, jackhammer, air compressor, post hole digger, shovel, axe, mechanic tools, plumbing tools, tapping machine, boomtruck, boring machine, pipe saw).
• Operates a motor vehicle to conduct meter repair activities; transports, loads and unloads equipment and materials.
• Performs general maintenance tasks to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition (inspect equipment, check fluid levels, replace fluids, grease equipment, wash/clean equipment, clean shop and work areas); monitor equipment operations for efficiency and safety; report faulty equipment.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of departmental meters, equipment, tools, supplies and materials; conducts physical counts of meter inventories as needed.
• Prepares, reads and completes various forms, correspondence, reports, work orders, maps, blueprints, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, city departments, customers, the public, and others as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, Internet, email, or other software.
• May be required to be on-call in the event of an emergency, work weekends, holidays, special events and overtime.
• Additional Functions Provides assistance and/or backup coverage to other employees or departments.

• High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by vocational/technical training in mechanics, meter repair, or related field; supplemented by two (2) years of experience or training involving maintenance, operation, installation, repair and/or testing of water meters/AMR equipment; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License. Must possess and maintain a GA Water Distribution System Operator certification or the ability to obtain within six months.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to inquiries or complaints; write speeches and articles; effectively present information to management and public groups.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistics, geometry and trigonometry; apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret complex instructions and manage multiple variables.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: GA Driver’s License; GA Water Distribution System Operator…