Meter Tech I JD 28 May 14JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Meter Service Technician I Department: Public Works
Location: 10 Commercial Place, Bldg 2 Grade: 15-1
Classification: Salaried: Non-Exempt
EEO-4: Service and Maintenance
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is an entry-level position involved in the maintenance and up-keep of water distribution, water meter and meter boxes. Assists
in the preparation of reports and records, reading distribution water meters, flow testing, meter inventory control, bench stock and material supply: has daily contact with the public
requiring tact and diplomacy, makes few decisions, mostly of simple nature. Assists work crews on occasion. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
REPORTS TO: Assistant Business Office Manager
2. DIRECTS:
Non-applicable
3. OTHER: Works closely with Public Works and other city departments. Has contact with customers and the general public.
RESPONSIBLITIES:
Assists in upload and
download laptops for meter reading. Read water meters monthly, recheck meter readings and reading errors upon water billing clerk’s request.
Repairs meter boxes, leaks, flow tests,
and performs annual meter calibrations and replaces water meters as needed. Maintains meter supply room and post, in an orderly fashion.
Assists installing meters at new residential
and commercial establishments, or upon a service tap completed by service crews.
Turn on new customers and turn off customers daily, and turn off customers for nonpayment, mails bills,
as requested by the Water and Wastewater clerk.
Inventories water meters semi-annually and reports all meter replacements and charges.
Reports, fixes and replaces all meter problems
such as leaks, broken lids, missing meter caps, etc. During meter reading routes.
Maintain vegetation around large meter boxes and vaults.
On occasion works with a crew in the installation
and repairs of distribution mains and services.
Performs minor maintenance on vehicles, lawn mowers, pumps and small motors. Keeps tools organized and maintained for immediate operating conditions.
Records man-hour expenditures
and materials on work orders.
Familiarization with the City of Schertz Code of Ordinance, subdivision codes, and water wastewater Department standards and specifications.
Assists other
City Departments and Public Works Division as required.
Good Housekeeping and organization of tools, vehicles and equipment.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
PHYSICAL
JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and to pull, push or drag up to 100 pounds of materials and supplies. May be required to stand for extended
periods. Must use eyes, ears, hands and fingers to perform assigned duties and responsibilities. The job of the Meter Tech I is performed mainly outdoors which may include working
on irregular surfaces and rough terrain, and be exposed to all weather conditions. The Meter Tech I will also be required to climb on ladders, stairs and ramps as well as crawl, sit,
squat, reach above head and shoulders, bend, stoop, kneel, walk, stand, run and twist and work at elevations up to 12 feet.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND TRAINING:
Must
have above average communication skills in both verbal and written form.
Requires basic knowledge of reading, writing, construction equipment, ground maintenance equipment and powered/non-powered
hand tools.
EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED equivalent and be computer literate.
CERTIFIC
ATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have valid Class “C” Texas driver’s license.
I have reviewed this job description and find it to be an accurate description of the demands of
this position.
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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned to this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job
change.