Water Service Technician

Position Overview

Applications Accepted from ALL PERSONS INTERESTE D

Service Line/Section:
Utility Billing / Meter Services

Location:

2700 Dalton St, Houston, TX 77017

Workdays &

Hours:

Monday - Friday/6:30 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.
* Subject to change

Under close to moderate supervision, inspects, replaces and repairs 5/8-inch to 2-inch meters and related equipment to ensure accurate meter readings and quality water service.

• Reports water consumption by locating, testing and reading water meters to ensure an accurate read.
• Identifies and reports unsafe conditions, such as damage or missing meter boxes/lids.
• Performs routine inspections to identify and report illegal connections, leaks on mains and conditions of water meters.
• Learn/know how to read a Key-Map book if your GPS is down.
• Reports information in the field using electronic devices.
• Removes dirt/debris from meter boxes to ensure accessibility.
• Performs on/off tests on 5/8-inch to 2-inch meters.
• Manually read water meters.
• May perform other departmental duties as assigned.

The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

Requires a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Six months of general maintenance/work experience are required.

Valid Texas Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Preference will be given to candidates with training and experience in corrective and preventive maintenance programs related to water piping, valves, welding, and/or mechanical, ultrasonic and electromagnetic devices used by utilities to measure water consumption. Also, preference also will be given for proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Maps.

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

None. However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

Yes. If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.