Meter Technician

East Wenatchee Water District
455 6th St. NE,East Wenatchee, WA 98802
-Email: ewwdonline

The East Wenatchee Water District currently has an opening for a Meter Technician.

Salary: $6,914-$7,914 monthly ($39.89-$45.66-hour DOE)

Position: Full Time (Monday – Thursday and on-call)

Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and health reimbursement plan. Employees are able to enroll in WA state deferred compensation plan with a 3% company match, as well as state retirement PERS Plan. Employees will also receive seventeen hours of PTO leave every month and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

The position is open until filled.

Responsible for a variety of skilled maintenance duties in the ever-changing environment involved with the repair, maintenance, and installation of the District’s meter and meter reading systems and all associated assets. This position works under the direct supervision of the Program/AMI Specialist and reports to the District’s Superintendent. It is considered a primary role, performed prior to the responsibilities of the Service Specialist.

The position will coordinate work and activities with office personnel and the field superintendent; assist in all types of meter service repairs and replacements; hang shut-off notices and turn off services as required; maintain vehicles and equipment used for meter system operations; coordinate and develop route schedules with the superintendent and office; conduct oneself in an orderly manner and respond courteously and professionally to the public;

and report all malfunctions of meters and facilities to the office and superintendent. Additionally, this position maintains the location and accessibility of all District water meters and, when required, assists in general maintenance and construction duties of the District. All work is performed following common safety practices.

The employee occupying this position shall remain on the “On-Call Roster,” with performance reviewed annually. This position is non-exempt and remains a Union position.

• Provide customers with safe and reliable drinking water by planning and participating in this utility.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Participates in water system installation, maintenance and repair work.
• Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of work assigned.
• Responds to public requests/complaints in an efficient and tactful manner and must demonstrate good public relations.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with District employees and the general public.
• Ensures District policies and practices are met.
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment for him/herself and others, including the ability to follow safety protocols.
• Ability to use tools and equipment as detailed in this job description.
• Ability to meet the physical and mental capabilities of this job description, as detailed in this job description.
• Ensure the safe work of others and follow all safety procedures.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Will be knowledgeable of and enforce standards and specifications of the District.
• Will participate in the District work areas.
• Work in a reliable, timely and efficient method.
• Keep supervisors informed and updated of all events and potential problems.
• Adhere to Cross Connection Control Program on all job sites.
• Be capable of preparing written reports on field related topics.
• Be organized with a high attention to detail
• Responsible for traffic control around construction sites including assembling and setting up…