Meter Technician

Job Title

Position Summary

This position assists the division supervisor in meter reading route development and scheduling; installs and programs water meters and Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) equipment; monitors, troubleshoots, inspects, tests, and repairs water meters and AMI equipment; acts as the liaison between utility billing staff and the division; and supports utility billing staff and the division as needed. Positions in this class perform a standardized set of tasks within established procedures. Although the position may operate independently, the work is routine and repetitive with supervision or guidance readily available.

Examples Of Job Duties

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

1. Assists the division supervisor in meter reading route development and scheduling.
2. Repairs all sizes and types of water meters and AMI equipment including, but not limited to, meter transmission units, data collection units, handheld meter reading units, and all associated apparatus.
3. Tests existing and new water meters and AMI equipment.
4. Conducts or coordinates field testing of larger (2" or larger) meters.
5. Monitors AMI system for proper functionality. Coordinates repairs with outside vendor as needed.
6. Runs reports to identify AMI equipment errors/failures and consumption abnormalities.
7. Maintains adequate inventory of water meters and AMI equipment.
8. Installs and monitors temporary locking device on water services.
9. Assists utility billing staff with customer inquiries, leak checks, problems and complaints related to metering and performs turn-offs and turn-ons for non-payment or service request.
10. Maintains meter vehicles and equipment.
11. Responds to water emergencies and assists water maintenance personnel as required.
12. Assists with other departmental maintenance/construction activities as needed.
13. May oversee the work of seasonal laborers.

Qualifications

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience:

• Two years experience performing a variety of the essential duties of the position or a related position.

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or GED.

Licenses or Certificates:

• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Driver's License.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within six months of hire date, first aid and CPR certifications.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within eighteen months of hire date, Water Distribution Manager I certification.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within six months of hire date, flagger certification.
• Forklift operator's certification preferred.

Work Environment

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; kneel, bend, or climb and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis; lift 25 to 50 pounds on an occasional basis; and lift and/or move between 50 – 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position regularly works outside in various weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock and radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

This position works a regular schedule, however, incumbents may be called in to work at irregular times in emergency situations.

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

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