AMI Technician II; Public Utilities

Job Summary

Reports to:

AMI Supervisor

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Classification:
Personnel System;
Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

Pay Grade: 112

Safety Sensitive:
Yes – CDL;
Subject to random drug testing per the Athens‑Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

The purpose of this job is to perform supervisory/technical/manual functions associated with the installation and repair of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) water meters and other AMI infrastructure components operating on a fixed frequency network. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising and participating as a supervisory crew leader in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of all AMI infrastructure.
• Responding to complaints concerning water leaks, low pressure, and high bills.
• Operating and maintaining equipment; supervising assigned staff.
• Performing additional tasks as assigned.

• WORK SCHEDULE:
  
  Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; subject to 24/7 on‑call rotation.
• May be required to work on religious holidays.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must work cooperatively with others.
• When vehicle operation is included, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

High school diploma or equivalent with two years of experience involving water meter installation and repair is required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

One (1) year of supervisory experience is required.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License within six months of hire.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain an appropriate State certified license for water distribution within one year of employment.

Must obtain backflow certification within one year of hire.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Confined Space Entry certification within six months of hire.

Associate's/Technical/Vocational degree in a related discipline is preferred.

Two (2) years of experience involving AMI water meter installation and repair is preferred.

• Supervises and evaluates AMI Technician I(s), handles all employee concerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Supervises and participates in the repair and installation of commercial and residential AMI water meters, including 3/4" through 8" meters.
• Supervises and participates in the installation, repair and maintenance of the AMI meter interface unit and its connectivity to the AMI receivers and transmitters in the data communication network, including but not limited to AMI two‑way communications utilizing specialty hardware and software.
• Supervises and participates in a system‑wide operational functions diagnostic analysis to troubleshoot the AMI systems operations by tracking two‑way communications issues, from the meter, to the collector, to the central server, the WBO and to the customer.
• Operates AMI hardware consisting of data transmitters, data collectors, antennas and specialty software; must have the ability to use a laptop/tablet/smartphone in field and office environments to analyze, troubleshoot and take corrective actions to restore, repair and eliminate critical two‑way communications and data transfers, download GPS coordinates of meter location, create notes for new accounts, verify all information is downloaded into system correctly for permanent record, and ensure successful reads and data transmittal.
• Monitors and reports illegal meter tampering.
• Records daily work activities for permanent record.
• Represents ACC PUD with the residential and business communities.
• Schedules time for different types of repairs and installation.
• Gathers materials and supplies used in daily activities.
• Plugs/pulls meters to connect or disconnect water service as appropriate.
• Replaces meter boxes and lids; changes cut‑off valves; replaces meter couplings; raises, tests and relocates meters.
• Installs concrete vaults;…