METER SERVICE TECHNICIAN I, II

Meter Service Technician I

Reading utility service meters with the aid of an electronic meter reading device.
Locating utility service meters.
Connecting, disconnecting and reconnecting both electric and water utility service meters for residential, commercial and industrial consumers.

Meter Service Technician II

Reading utility service meters with the aid of an electronic meter reading device.
Locating utility service meters.
Connecting, disconnecting and reconnecting both electric and water utility service meters for residential, commercial and industrial consumers.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Reading utility service meters with the aid of an electronic meter reading device.
• Locating utility service meters.
• Connecting, disconnecting and reconnecting both electric and water utility service meters for residential, commercial and industrial consumers.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Meter Service Technician I: Some knowledge of the principles and techniques of electric and water metering devices; ability to walk for continuous periods under varying climatic conditions; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to maintain effective working relationships and communications with customers, co-workers, City officials and the general public.
• Meter Service Technician II: General knowledge of the principles of operation of electric and water metering devices; a thorough knowledge of the hazards that may be encountered during the reading, connection and disconnection of such metering devices; ability to walk for continuous periods under varying climatic conditions; Ability to read all meter routes, demand meters, pit meters and also process service orders for cut-on, cut-off and re-reads and rotate after-hours on call responsibilities. Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to maintain effective working relationships and communications with customers, co-workers, City officials and the general public.

Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information

• Meter Service Technician I: Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Meter Service Technician II: Graduation from high school or equivalent and moderate experience in reading utility meters, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Physical Demands: Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, close visual acuity, color, depth perception, field of vision, extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals.

• Meter Service Technician I: Completion of required National Incident Management System (NIMS) (IS-700) within twelve months of hire.
• Meter Service Technician II: Complete NIMS IS 700 training within 12 months of hire.

• Meter Service Technician I: Three (3) years as Meter Service Technician I or equivalent experience.
• Meter Service Technician II: Three (3) consecutive years with a Performance Evaluation Overall Rating of at least Meets Expectations and no categories with a rating of Needs Improvement.

• Special Requirements/Additional Information: Must possess a valid appropriate driver's license with acceptable driving history. Drug Screening And Criminal Background Check Required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/H.