Meter Repair Technician, Water

Overview

The purpose of this classification is to perform technical, skilled and semi-skilled work functions associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of water meters, automated meter reading equipment (AMR), and related equipment. This includes installing/removing water meters, installing/replacing water cutoff valves, installing/replacing water meter boxes and lids, repairing meters and cutoff valves, repairing water leaks, programming meters, and related activities.

• Perform water flow and pressure tests; test the accuracy of meters to ensure compliance with established standards; investigate and resolve irregularities in meter readings and electronic readings.
• Maintain records of meter readings, meter numbers, work performed and related activities; locate and raise covered meter boxes to grade; maintain areas adjacent to water meters.
• Operate a variety of equipment, machinery and tools associated with installation, repair and maintenance of water meters and related systems (e.g., dump truck, backhoe, forklift, cutting torch, drill press, electronic meter/reading programmer, meter testing equipment, pipe locator, jackhammer, air compressor, post hole digger, shovel, axe, mechanic tools, plumbing tools, tapping machine, boomtruck, boring machine, pipe saw, etc.).
• Operate a motor vehicle to conduct meter repair activities; transport, load and unload various equipment and materials used in projects.
• Perform general maintenance tasks to keep machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition (inspection, fluid checks/replacement, greasing, cleaning, housekeeping). Monitor equipment operations for efficiency and safety; report faulty equipment.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of departmental meters, equipment, tools, supplies and materials; conduct physical counts of meter inventories as needed.
• Prepare, receive, read and/or complete forms, reports, work orders, maps, blueprints, manuals, or other documentation; review, process, forward or retain as appropriate.
• Coordinate work activities, review status, exchange information, and resolve problems by communicating with supervisor, city departments, customers, the public, and other individuals.
• Communicate via telephone and/or two-way radio; provide information, take and relay messages, and respond to service requests.
• Operate a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, Internet, email or related software.
• May be required to be on-call in the event of an emergency, and may work weekends, holidays, special events and overtime.

• High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by Vocational/Technical training in Mechanics, Meter Repair, or related field; supplemented by two (2) years of previous experience or training involving maintenance, operation, installation, repair and/or testing of water meters/AMR or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Must possess and maintain a GA Water Distribution System Operator certification or the ability to obtain within six months.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; ability to respond to inquiries or complaints; ability to write speeches and articles; ability to present information to management, public groups, and boards of directors.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics, geometry and trigonometry; apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions; interpret complex instructions and cope with multiple variables.

High School Diploma or GED and the ability to obtain a GA Water Distribution System Operator certification within six months; valid Georgia Driver’s License required.

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