Water Utility Technician

City of Nampa
Water Utility Technician I

Hiring Salary (DOE): $21.71 to $24.00
Department:
Water Works
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Travel Required:

Minimal
Position Type: FT
Benefit Eligible:
Yes
Persi Eligible:
Yes

Reports To:

Utility Technician Lead

Schedule:

Tuesday through Friday 7:00am-5:30pm

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including the following for full-time positions in City Government Departments:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 401k & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (at least 4 weeks per year)
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program & Rewards
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center Discounts
• Other Great Benefits!

The principal function of an employee in this class is to provide accurate readings and maintenance of water meters to ensure efficient operation. The work is performed under the direction and supervision of the Utility Technician Lead, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other employees, and the general public.

The principal duties of this class are performed an outdoors environment in a variety of terrains and weather conditions.

• Reads meters and makes complete and accurate consumption records.
• Ensures the efficient operation of meters in an assigned area, including performing routine maintenance on meters and service sites as required, proofing previous readings, and checking for leaks as needed.
• Monitors the conditions of the meters and reports any problems or deficiencies to an assigned supervisor, including replacing water meters as well as damaged rings, lids, and tubs.
• Installs new meter sets for residential and commercial.
• Maintains automated meter reading software (leak detection, non-reporting).
• Maintains mass meter change out program.
• Responds to service orders for Utility Billing, including turning meters on or off as requested due to residents moving in or out and leak checks, in addition to shutting off water services due to non-payment and performing.
• Responds to service requests for Water Shop, including turning meters on or off for repairs requested by customers.
• Irrigation turn-offs when appropriate.
• Performs on-call (after hours, evenings, holidays, and weekends) on a rotating basis.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
• Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.
• Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.
• Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Commitment to Safety – Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures;…