Meter Technician

Job Summary

Under general supervision, receives briefing detailing daily activities, reviews route and makes provisions including special instructions, uploads computer and verifies data accuracy; drives designated route and takes meter readings, inspects meters for defects, damage and unauthorized connections; completes work orders pertaining to meters and meter box repairs; installs and removes meters; verifies abnormal consumption readings and performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request. Relieves dispatch operator during lunch and scheduled absences. Required on call rotation in order to respond to after hour calls.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Reviews daily route to make provisions to carry out rechecks, reconnects, disconnects, new meter sets, and other special instructions by supervisor.
• Uploads route on lap-top computer; verifies that data is correct.
• Drives pick-up truck along designated route while computer reads meters by radio signal.
• Inspects meters for defects, damage and unauthorized connections.
• Verifies reading which indicate abnormal consumptions.
• Makes notes on irregularities regarding condition of meter, connections and consumption.
• Communicates by radio with supervisor if problems are encountered.
• Returns to office and uploads readings.
• Inspects and fuels truck and ensure scheduled maintenance is performed.
• Cleans cab and washes truck as necessary.
• Completes work orders for meter reading rechecks, meter reconnects, meter disconnects, new meter sets, meter change outs, and meter box repairs.
• Installs locks on disconnects and removal of locks for reconnects.
• Answers service calls pertaining to muddy water which involve flushing of lines leading to customer’s water line.
• Checks and repairs minor leaks.
• May be required to physically read meters for completion of work orders.
• Completes work orders in a timely manner according to departmental procedures.
• Responsible for after hour calls which consist of calls after regular business hours to reconnect water services which were left off during normal business hours.
• Required to be on call on a rotating basis.

Education & Experience Guidelines
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training
High school education, GED or equivalent training and experience.

Experience

Licenses or Certifications Required
Valid Driver’s License

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• City streets, infrastructure of the water system and location of residential, business and industrial water customer.
• Municipal water systems, meters and hand tools.

Ability to:

• Write legibly in order to prepare forms, records and work orders.
• Utilize math skills to add columns of figures, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Verbally communicate to speak on a telephone, a two way radio and with customers.
• Use a computer including keyboarding and use of specialized programs used to process water data and generate reports.
• Work independently and follow procedures while having the ability to work as a team member.
• Read and understand the operating procedures, service orders and other non-complex documents of the Utilities Department; and of City of Phenix City.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Mostly outdoor work.

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Supervisor, other Utility employees and customers.

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:
1103 Broad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.