Water Distribution Meter Technician

PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:   

Tests and repairs water meters used to record consumption for utility billing purposes. 

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

• Operates hand tools, power tools, light trucks, and small equipment.
• Participates with a group of workers involved in a wide variety of planned and scheduled maintenance activities including operating small to medium equipment.
• Tests various sizes of water meters with special test equipment.
• Repairs, paints, cleans and calibrates meters.
• Keeps records of all test results on meters.
• Using computer, enters all information concerning size, location, removal and repair of water meters.
• Orders meters and associated parts from vendors.
• Operates office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for database management, and other applications; learns to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.
• Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.

• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Water Distribution Meter Technician reports directly to the Water Distribution Superintendent. 

The Water Distribution Meter Technician does not have any direct reports or supervisory responsibilities.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience:  Graduation from high school or possession of a GED preferred, and one (1) year of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades, preferably including some work experience involving the operation of light to medium construction equipment.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Basic knowledge of test equipment and use of hand tools to disassemble, assemble, calibrate and repair water meters.  Must quickly demonstrate the ability to learn specific techniques and procedures used in meter calibration, repair and testing.  Familiarity with basic office equipment including use of both word processing and spreadsheet computer applications. 

Physical Requirements:  The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.  On a case-by-case basis, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Physical requirements include occasional walking and standing; frequent lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds; occasional lifting and carrying more than sixty (60) pounds; frequent reaching, handling and twisting; occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and climbing; vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks.  Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential.     Must submit to drug screening and fitness to work physical exam.

Licenses and Certificates:  Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D Driver’s license is required.  Must possess a class “C” Water license issued by the State Department of Health, or ability to obtain license within nine (9) months of appointment. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:    Work in this classification is primarily outdoors.  Will travel to other City locations as required.  Exposure to wet, hot, cold and/or humid conditions.  Requires ability to work weekends and holidays as required.

Notice:  This classification is a “safety sensitive” position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws.  As a “safety sensitive” classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing.  Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening.  Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.