Water Service Technician - EXAM

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains water metering systems while ensuring compliance with City codes;
• Investigates customer water usage and performs water use surveys to ensure compliance with Department of Public Utilities rules and regulations;
• Inspects, troubleshoots, and performs corrective maintenance on water metering systems;
• Investigates and tests water metering systems in response to billing complaints, leaks, or pressure problems;
• Identifies service leaks through various methods and determines responsibility;
• Operates valves to disconnect / reconnect service for customer delinquency and/or repair;
• Advises customers, contractors, and plumbers regarding rules and regulations concerning water‑metering systems and related items;
• Inspects new water service lines, metering systems, pits, existing private plumbing, for compliance with division regulations;
• Maintains work records and completes reports on services performed and prepares/maintains accurate work records;
• Operates City vehicles to perform duties;
• Enters readings or service order information in computerized mobile systems;
• May plan, revise, and update meter reading routes and read water meters while recording amount used by residential and commercial consumers;
• May act as a lead worker and train water service personnel.

One (1) year of experience assisting or performing the installation, maintenance, or repair of meters in utility systems, water or gas distribution maintenance, or plumbing, pipe fitting, irrigation system work or closely related work. Substitution(s):
Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class I or higher Water Distribution certificate may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer