Job description
Position Title:
Water Meter Technician III (may underfill)
Job Description:
Water Meter Technician I: Under close supervision, installs, tests, repairs, programs and calibrates water meters and records appropriate information.
Water Meter Technician II: Under moderate supervision, installs, removes, tests, repairs and calibrates various residential and commercial water meters in the field. This is a semi-skilled, technical position requiring knowledge of varying water meters and calibration methods, where meter registration accuracies are vitally important to department revenue. This position may assist Senior Water Meter Technician, as well as perform limited supervisory duties over a temporary crew.
Water Meter Technician III: Under minimal supervision, installs, removes, tests, repairs and calibrates various residential and commercial water meters in the field. This is a skilled, technical position requiring knowledge of varying water meters and calibration methods, where meter registration accuracies are vitally important to department revenue. This position assists the Senior Water Meter Technician.
Early application submittal is encouraged. The position will remain open until filled and may close anytime without notice.
This position includes a robust benefits package. Learn more about our benefits here:
Salt Lake City Benefits
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Water Meter Technician I
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Following work orders and safety procedures, removes, tests, calibrates, repairs and installs meters ranging from 5/8 inch to 2 inch and 3 inch hydrant meters. Installation may be in underground vaults, utility rooms, basements, or in street traffic according to customer requirements and locations. May use locating equipment or get locations form charts, cards or intuition.
- Calibrates various meters. Records values on logs and work orders. Completes work orders as required.
- Makes minor repairs and rejuvenates meters. Uses sand blasters, drills, wrenches, acid baths and electric grinders. Keeps record of time and materials used to complete repairs.
- Removes and replaces defective or obsolete meters. Records information and returns to billing, customer service, meter reading and other divisions to ensure accurate and complete billings. Installs new meters.
- Operates water meter test bench and performs special tests as assigned.
- May assist Water Meter Technician II and Water Meter Technician III in testing and installation of large meters as needed.
- May perform the duties of a Water Meter Technician II.
- Enters information into computer terminal.
- Programs and installs radio read meters, trouble shoots radio read system.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent. General Knowledge of water meter uses and functions.
- Ability to perform minor repairs and use hand tools. Eye-hand coordination and the ability to solve minor mechanical problems are required.
- Ability to work well with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
- Ability to enter information into computer.
- Ability to perform basic math problems, including calculation of percentages and conversion of gallons to cubic feet
- Possession of valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Six months’ paid work experience with water meter reading, repair or calibration, or in water systems maintenance.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift medium heavy weights. Difficult working positions. Must stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Moderate exposure to disagreeable elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise dust, or grease. Exposure to health and occupational hazards.
- Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
CAREER LADDER:
- After 12 months of successful performance as a Water Meter Technician I, incumbent may be advanced to Water Meter Technician II based upon the supervisor/manager recommendation, review by Human Resources, and Department Director approval.
Water Meter Technician II
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Following work orders and safety procedures, removes, tests, calibrates, repairs and installs 1 ½” or larger commercial water meters. Installations might be in underground vaults, utility rooms, basements, or in street traffic according to customer requirements and locations. May use locating equipment or get locations from charts, cards, or intuition. Assists in scheduling time, resources, and water shut down for repairs or installation of meters.
- May assist Senior Water Meter Technician in the calibration, testing and repair of large meters in the field. When assigned, directs temporary crew in the installation and trade-outs of residential meters in the field. Logs work done and records serial numbers, consumption and noteworthy information about meters which have been removed by crews. May fill in for Water Meter Technician III in his/her absence. Assists in training of Water Meter Technician I.
- Operates shop and field testing equipment. Uses various tools to repair defective meters, exchange and replaces parts. May do limited machine work/fabrication of parts and tools.
- Records information and returns to billing, customer service and other divisions to ensure accurate and complete billings. . Assists with investigations of illegal hook-ups.
- Assists with the installation and removal of meters. Assists in the assembly of 3” and larger meters according to sketches or standard drawings. May perform special readings in the field.
- Operates utility van to transport equipment and crews from one location to another.
- Uses various computer programs to request work orders, review work history or past issues. Completes work order including listing of parts and time required to complete work. May recommend replacement equipment and parts and track stocks and inventories.
- May assist or complete the investigation of service problems such as low consumption, high consumption, loss of pressure, excessive pressure or inability to maintain adequate flows. Communicates results of investigations to water customer, as well as answers questions regarding meters, consumption and conservancy.
- Tests fire flow meters to ensure adequate water can be delivered under emergency conditions. Makes appropriate repairs or recommends replacement.
- Assists in installation, programs, or recodes remote or radio read systems for various meters.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent and one year paid water meter repair and calibration experience.
- Knowledge of departmental work order policies and ability to maintain and keep simple forms including performing accurate meter readings, calculating percentages and converting gallons to cubic feet. Working knowledge of computer programs and the ability to input data.
- Working knowledge of 1 ½” and 2” meters, large turbo meters and radio read systems including trouble shooting and repair.
- Ability to perform moderately complex tests, calibrations, repairs and installations under uncomfortable or potentially dangerous circumstances. Knowledge of all safety and confined space procedures and ability to work in confined spaces on a continuous basis.
- Ability to work well with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
- Ability to pass a FAA security and police record check and to gain admittance to banks, secure areas and other places with restricted access. Ability to understand and operate GAStech or other gas sensing equipment according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Knowledge and ability to use small power hand tools.
- Possession of flagging and forklift certification, or ability to obtain one within six months.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license or Utah driving privilege card.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift medium heavy weights. Difficult working positions. Has to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Moderate exposure to disagreeable elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease. Exposure to health and occupational hazards.
- Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
Water Meter Technician III
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Following work orders and safety procedures, removes, tests, calibrates, repairs and installs large commercial water meters. Installations might be in underground vaults, utility rooms, basements, or in street traffic according to customer requirements and locations. Uses locating equipment or get locations from charts, cards, or intuition. Schedules time, resources, and water shut down for repairs or installation of meters.
- Calibrates, tests and repairs large meters in the field. When assigned, directs temporary crew in the installation and trade-outs of residential meters in the field. Logs work done and records serial numbers, consumption and noteworthy information about meters which have been removed by crews. Performs the functions of the Senior Water Meter Technician in his/her absence. Assists in training Water Meter Technician I and II.
- Operates shop and field testing equipment. Uses various tools to repair defective meters, exchange, and replaces parts. May do limited machine work/fabrication of parts and tools.
- Records information and returns to billing, customer service and other divisions to ensure accurate and complete billings. . Assists with investigations of illegal hook-ups.
- Assists with the installation and removal of meters. Assists in the assembly of 3” and larger meters according to sketches or standard drawings. May perform special readings in the field.
- Operates utility van to transport equipment and crews from one location to another.
- Uses various computer programs to request work orders, review work history or past issues. Completes work order including listing of parts and time required to complete work. May recommend replacement equipment and parts and track stocks and inventories.
- May assist or complete the investigation of service problems such as low consumption, high consumption, loss of pressure, excessive pressure or inability to maintain adequate flows. Communicates result of investigations to water customer, as well as answers questions regarding meters, consumption and conservancy.
- Tests fire flow meters to ensure adequate water can be delivered under emergency conditions. Makes appropriate repairs or recommends replacement.
- Assists in installation, programs, or recodes remote or radio read systems for various meters.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent and two years paid water meter repair and calibration experience.
- Knowledge of FM, turbo, compound, and regular water meters and knowledge of departmental work order policies and ability to maintain and keep simple forms including performing accurate meter readings, calculating percentages and converting gallons to cubic feet. Ability to program and troubleshoot all types of registers and radio read devices.
- Ability to perform moderately complex tests, calibrations, repairs and installations under uncomfortable or potentially dangerous circumstances. Knowledge of all safety and confined space procedures and ability to work in confined spaces on a continuous basis.
- Ability to work well with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
- Ability to pass a FAA security and police record check and to gain admittance to banks, secure areas and other places with restricted access. Ability to understand and operate GAStech or other gas sensing equipment according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Knowledge and ability to use small power hand tools.
- Possession of flagging and forklift certification, or ability to obtain one within six months.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license or Utah driving privilege card.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull, or lift medium heavy weights. Difficult working positions. Has to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Moderate exposure to disagreeable elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease. Exposure to health and occupational hazards.
- Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.
Position Type
Full-Time
Position Hourly Range
Water Meter Technician I: $18.30 - $24.07
Water Meter Technician II: $20.01 - $26.35
Water Meter Technician III: $21.24 - $27.92
Department
Public Utilities
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40
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