Seasonal Meter Technician

Job Title

This is a non-supervisory position. Primary responsibilities are efficiently and effectively conducting various tasks related to meter and service line maintenance. Maintenance on JCSUD meter infrastructure as needed. Duties will include (but are not limited to) routine maintenance and assisting other staff. This is a temporary position ranging from 2 -3 months with no minimum number of hours guaranteed; no leave, retirement, or health benefits will be offered. Hourly rate is $16/hr.

Examples of Duties

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform various tasks related to general meter and service line maintenance.
• Manually excavate in and around customer water meter boxes.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures while performing tasks.

Typical Qualifications

Qualifications and abilities to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions. May be exposed to extreme heat during the summer.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Valid driver's license or ability to reliably commute to the work site.
• Work cooperatively with JCSUD executive management, as well as employees, consultants, contractors, and members of the public.
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing numbers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Shovels dirt or gravel as needed; utilizes hand tools to dig ditches or holes. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Primarily in an outdoor environment with the ability to operate indoors when needed. May be exposed to extreme heat and cold during summer.