Meter Technician

Meter Technician

The City of Asheville is seeking candidates for the Water Department working in the role of Meter Technician. A Meter Technician performs technical and mechanical work functions associated with installation, repair and maintenance of water meters and related equipment. Full-time, 40 hours per week plus overtime including nights and weekends in all types of weather. Regularly scheduled hours are Monday- Friday; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with one-week rotating on-call schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Performs various technical and mechanical work functions associated with installation, repair, and maintenance of water meters and related equipment: installs, removes, repairs, or replaces water meters, water cut off valves, water meter boxes and lids, yokes, washers, couplings, etc.; diagnoses and repairs water leaks; programs meters; and performs water flow and pressure tests. Tests accuracy of meters to ensure compliance with established standards: investigates, identifies, and resolves irregularities in meter readings. Performs routine service functions on meters: connects and/or disconnects services; clears meter boxes and pumps out water; plumbs new meters; changes out meters and connections; and generates work orders to resolve complex meter and service issues. Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains pipe saw, grinder, gas monitor, metal detector, meter tester, flow tester, line locator and other tools and equipment; operates a motor vehicle; conducts pre- and post-trip inspections, including checking all fluids, gauges, lighting, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats and seatbelts, cleanliness of vehicle, etc.; fuels vehicle; loads and secures materials; reports all problems or necessary repairs to appropriate personnel; and completes and maintains inspection, gas usage and other associated documentation. Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Communicates with supervisor, subordinates, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, service orders, meter test reports, confined space permits, work logs, vehicle maintenance reports, and other documentation; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records. Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions. Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of experience in meter reading, utility services, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations. Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information. Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs. Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, water hazards, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, or rude/irate customers. The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.