AUTOMATED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) TECHNICIAN

Automated Metering Infrastructure Technician

An employee in this position provides installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair for all Automated Metering Infrastructure at the Sewerage and Water Board. Duties include: connecting and disconnecting water service; installing AMI meters; checking and repairing leaks; changing out meters; repairing or replacing broken meter boxes or parts; and answering customer questions about meter readings, high usage or bills, leaks; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid driver's license.

A High School Diploma/GED

AND Either: Two years of experience in either water meter installation, repair, meter reading or water distribution. Or: Permanent status in the classification of Automated Metering Infrastructure Technician, Trainee

NOTE: Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the Sewerage and Water Board. (La R.S. 33:4076). Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

Kind of Examination

A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years. This is an original entrance and promotional examination.

General Information

The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at View phone number on click.appcast.io or TTY/Voice at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Domicile requirements for employment: Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.

Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.