Meter Repair Technician I

About the role

This is semi-skilled and skilled shop and field work in the repair and testing of water meters. An employee in this class is responsible for the cleaning, repairing and testing of meters. Work includes repairing residential and some commercial meters, refinishing dial faces, and placement and retrieval of meters. Duties include contact with the public in relation to the municipal water delivery system. Supervision is received from a skilled supervisor who communicates assignments orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles and repairs meters; replaces worn and defective parts; reassembles and adjusts meters to close specifications; replaces broken meter boxes.
• Tests meters to determine accuracy of flow rate metering.
• Engages in field repairs on water meters; cleans and replaces dials, washers and bonnets; salvages usable parts of meters.
• Programs, records and repairs meter appurtenances related to an automated meter reading (AMR) billing system.
• Responds to property-owner's questions.
• Locates causes of low water pressure and leaks; locates causes of contaminated water in emergency situations.
• Repairs water leaks.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Required: High School diploma or GED equivalent, plus one (1) year experience in water distribution system maintenance or water meter repair and/or installation.
• Preferred: An Associate's degree, plus three (3) years' experience in water distribution system maintenance or water meter repair and/or installation.
• Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Backflow Repair Technician Certification must be obtained by the end of the probationary period.
• Class 3 FDEP Water Distribution Operator's License must be obtained by the end of the probationary period.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida CDL Class "B" License within six months of hire.
• Valid State of Florida Driver's License.
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record.
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques of the repair of small mechanical devices.
• Knowledge of the placement of meter boxes.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work.
• Skill in the use and care of hand and power tools.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make close tolerance adjustments to meters.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with fellow employees and the public.
• Knowledge of low voltage electrical principles.
• Ability to collect and record numerical data at a very high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

Benefits

• Low cost health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans.
• 4-Day Work Week.
• Award Winning Wellness Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility for employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments.
• Competitive pay and pension plan.