Meter Technician, Water

Meter Technician, Water

Annual Salary: $30,472.00 Grade: 18 (Employee: 7% on your current salary, whichever is greater; or 10.5% on your current salary, whichever is greater, if position is 3 grades or higher than current position) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill 1 vacancy in the Water department and future vacancies as they occur to perform technical tasks to maintain and repair meters and regulators for the City. Acts as the coordinator of the related materials, parts, supplies and equipment inventory. Positions in the Gas Department are subject to 24-hour call.

Minimum Applicant

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in basic mechanical maintenance and repair of meters and related equipment with some experience in purchasing and inventory management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.
• Must possess and maintain any state or federal certifications required in the field of assignment.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Water Department prefers a valid Water Distribution Class II Certification.

Work Schedule:

M-F, 7 AM – 3:30 PM;
May be required to work weekends and holidays.

Kind of Examination:

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.

The information is subject to verification.

Must include copies of driver's license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications:
Until filled

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.