Water Service Technician I

Job Title

The purpose of this class within the organization is to take water samples and read meters. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Essential Functions

Collects and tests water samples to identify potentially high levels of chlorine in the drinking water supply. Investigates, researches, and resolves complaints associated with water quality. Performs hydrant and blow-off flushing to help alleviate distribution water quality problems. Accounts for water usage due to flushing. Reads meters and finishes work orders. Fills pools with fire hydrants. Changes meter registers; fix leaky meter boxes; installs and removes water meters. Provides customer service to check for low water pressure and other common problems related to the water meter. Performs related work as assigned. Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. People include co-workers, workers in other areas or agencies and the general public. Serves others such as customers, attends to their requests and exchanges information with them. Asset responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization. Mathematics requires the use of symbols, numbers and formulas to solve mathematical problems. Uses basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring. Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak. Reads simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writes simple sentences and completes simple job forms; speaks simple sentences using basic grammar. Responsible for long range goals, planning and methodologies. Decision-making is focus of the job, affecting entire organization and surrounding population; works in an unstable environment with frequent and significant changes in conditions. Performs semi-skilled work involving set procedures and rules, but with frequent problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure. The impact of errors is minor affects only those in immediate work area. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. Handles or uses machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving little or no latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items. Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions. Requires some responsibility for safety and health of others and/or for occasional enforcement of the standards of public safety or health.

Qualifications

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent. Requires some experience in the installation and repair of small mechanical equipment. Valid Virginia Driver's License.

Additional Requirements

The City of Petersburg Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company. The City of Petersburg is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program. The City of Petersburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City of Petersburg to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.