Water Meter Technician- Utility Systems Dept.

Position Summary

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE.

Essential Duties

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Maintains water meters, reads meters, and records readings.
• Keeps a record of new meter installations and exchanges; computes water consumption; turns water service off and on as appropriate.
• Investigates abnormal water usage and collects 96-day usage report as needed.
• Installs, replaces, inspects, and maintains residential and commercial water meters.
• Replaces meter boxes and/or lids.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Clears debris from meter cases and improves device positioning to improve access.
• Performs duties as assigned through work orders.
• Generates work orders utilizing computer systems.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment. Reports defects and irregularities to supervisor.
• Assists in the maintenance of water valves pertaining to the water distribution system.
• Keeps basic records; performs computer data entry.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from customers of the Utility and from the public.
• Responds to emergency calls during work and after normal working hours.
• Assists in the training of new and lower classification employees

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a clean driving record are required.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of basic mechanical principles.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of accepted methods of repair, rehabilitation and maintenance of water meters.
• Knowledge of materials used in the construction and maintenance of water distribution systems.
• Knowledge of safety rules and precautions related to the use of tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of proper procedures in lifting and moving heavy objects.
• Ability to read meters and record readings.
• Ability to make arithmetical calculations.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, drawings, maps, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

• Physical Demands:
• Sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequent walking and reaching with hands and arms.
• Frequent standing and stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds.
• Regular exposure to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.).
• Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.).
• The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Documentation Requirements

• Please Read Carefully
• Applicants, including City of Port St. Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application.
• Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply.
• Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
• THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
• Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts.
• Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*.
• Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.

• *Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States,
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES),
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE),
• A recognized Professional Organization

• For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Vacation Leave: 1-3 years- 10 days; 4-9 years- 15 days; 10-19 years- 20 days; 20+ years- 25 days; PT employees accrue depending on hours worked
• Personal Days: 2 days for non-exempt employees per year; 3 days for exempt employees per year
• Sick Time: FT employees accrue 8 hours per month; PT employees accrue 4 hours per month
• Retirement Plan: The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA
• $50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance
• $50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Optional Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Health Reimbursement Account, Employee Assistance Plan, Supplemental Life, Legal insurance

Application Instructions

• This position is posted on the external career site intended for applicants who are not currently employed by the City of Port St. Lucie.
• Are you currently an internal employee of the City of Port St Lucie? Note: If you are a current employee, please exit this application and apply through the internal career portal to ensure proper processing.
• Yes, I am a current employee
• No, I am not a current employee

Additional Information

• Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED?
• Do you have a valid driver’s license?
• Do you have a clean driving history?