Meter Technician

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Full Time 7520-Water Operation Roswell, GA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.37 To $22.58 Hourly

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department: Environmental/Public Works

Pay Grade: 505

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Code: E849

The purpose of this classification is to troubleshoot and repair meters and meter reading equipment used with the City’s Automated Meter Reading technology to ensure that water consumption of residential, commercial and industrial utility customers are accurately recorded.

• Installs and programs new meters and initializes MXU’s.
• Checks meters on a daily basis to ensure they are working and registering water flow properly.
• Troubleshoots meter reading transmission errors.
• Calibrates meters to ensure accuracy.
• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of AMI equipment.
• Ensures meters are readily accessible and functioning properly; reports defective meters or unusual situations to supervisor.
• Cleans and removes litter and debris from around meters.
• Informs customers of their water status if they are consistently using more than 20 gallons an hour, as a courtesy notice, which could indicate a leak.
• Assists in establishing and disconnecting service for customers.
• Receives and responds to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Sets work zones for water leak repair; and may assist in water leak repairs or installing new meters.
• Locates water lines, valves, meters, service lines and appurtenances.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement items.
• Operates motor vehicle and hand-held computer or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• During times of AMI system failure, will be required to obtain meter readings for billing.
• Follows safety procedures, reports unsafe activities and conditions, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; places safety cones, markers, or signs to alert citizens potential hazards.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, time cards, supply lists, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, product safety information, equipment operating manuals, procedures, handbooks, reference materials, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Operates a personal computer and other general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.
• May be required to serve on-call for after hour calls and emergencies.
• Assists the Field Services Representative as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

Requires a High school diploma or GED with two (2) years of experience in meter reading or water distribution operation preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses or

Certifications:

• Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Water Distribution License.
• Posse…