Meter Technician

The Village of Huntley, a vibrant, growing community of approximately 30,000 residents located in southern McHenry County and northern Kane County, is seeking applicants for the position of Meter Technician in the Public Works Department.

Under the general supervision of the Chief Water Operator, the Meter Technician’s primary responsibilities include installing, inspecting, and maintaining water meter reading equipment and reading water meter reading devices throughout the Village.

Essential job functions require direct interaction and inter-departmental cooperation with Finance and Development Services Department.

Provide exceptional customer service, promote and maintain a positive Village image in a constructive work environment. and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community. Adhere to all departmental and Village safety policies. Consistent attendance and punctuality is required.

• Completes meter readings for approximately 12,000 accounts and 2,000 irrigation accounts within the Village of Huntley.
• Repairs and replaces water meters, radio read meter transceiver units (MXU’s), and batteries
• Conducts final readings and inspections for water and irrigation meters
• Documents maintenance and repairs work
• Assists the Finance department and its collections effort process by placing red tag notices for accounts 60+ days past due, and performs necessary water services functions to support shut off procedures

• Contributes to a positive group environment by complying with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and reporting all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and Village-wide goals
• Assists other co-workers on special projects as required
• Provides leadership to others through example and by sharing knowledge and skills
• Utilizes skills to undertake special projects with minimal direction
• Provides data entry support for new accounts, meter exchanges, and repairs
• Assists in billing cycle by conducting high usage checks
• Assists in Village-wide programs such as snow and ice removal or any additional Village-wide programs
• Participates in all on-call activities, and scheduled weekend and holiday overtime activities
• Attends professional development workshops and seminars to keep abreast of municipal government trends and developments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, including or supplemented by vocational courses in the mechanical trades, or related field. Experience in work which provides a familiarity with the trades and equipment used in water meter and service installations, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Illinois Class B Commercial Driver’s License with airbrake endorsement within six months of hire date
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class D Public Water Supply Operator Certificate as issued by the Illinois EPA within 1 year of hire date and a Class B Public Water Supply Operator Certificate as issued by the Illinois EPA within 3 years of hire date

• Operational knowledge and repair of water meters, backflow prevention devices, and all associated connections
• Knowledge of general maintenance, construction and labor tools, equipment, and practices
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to the proper execution of assignments
• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions
• Ability to be well-organized and work in a fast-paced environment
• Considerable computer knowledge involving…