Meter Technician Job Salisbury area,Maryland USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

The hiring salary for this position is $49,398 - $52,252 annually. The full range for this position is $49,398 - $75,284 annually.

Job Summary

Performs repairs and other services relating to water meters. Duties include repairing & replacing of Neptune AMR radio read meters (or similar), meter reading for monthly billing cycle, disconnection/reconnection of water services, work monthly stand‑by on a rotational basis, and collecting meter information data logs. Position reports to the Water Superintendent.

Essential Functions

Maintains the water meters and mounting assemblies used in the water distribution system

Reads meters to determine the total gallons of water used for billing purposes

Keeps inventory for the meters, registers, and other various supplies ordered for the Operations Department

Performs water disconnection/reconnection of water services as directed

Assists with special meter related projects as requested by a supervisor, Operations, and/or management

Performs maintenance of meter lids, vaults, backflow prev enters and shut off points/curb stops. Works with the Construction Division on the installation of new curb stops/valves required for disconnecting services of customers with delinquent accounts

Addresses work orders and service orders related to meters and mounting assemblies, which are generated by customer concerns or management concerns with excessive use

Works stand‑by on a rotational basis with other Meter Techs, to perform after‑hours reconnection services during time of disconnection

Perform data logging functions on meters

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

(These are pre‑employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs and be able to acquire a working knowledge of computers systems used to perform daily duties

Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public

Expert knowledge on relevant meter repair practices and procedures

Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures

Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members

Required Qualifications

Note:

Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full‑time year for year basis.

Training and/or Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. and two or more years of job‑related experience

Experience

Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience

Licenses or Certificates

Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license, Class

C. Must obtain Water Distribution 1 License within 18 months.

Special Requirements

None.

Physical Demands

Requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 60 pounds.

Unusual Demands

Work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress, which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., aggressive human behavior, extreme outdoor weather conditions, confined workspace, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Metropolitan Commission is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law.

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