Water Meter Technician

Company Description

The Town of Manchester is a vibrant and diverse community with an array of public services that reflect a set of values shared by its residents and leaders committed to bringing Manchester into the 21st century as an up-and-coming community that cares about its residents, its children, its schools and parks, its roads and utilities, and the health and safety of the Manchester Community.

Town of Manchester’s employees are essential to the town’s ability to provide quality services to the community. It is our goal to attract a diverse, and well-qualified workforce that are representative of our residents to bring their experience and expertise to join our team. 

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Job Description

Performs skilled work in the installation, testing and repair of water meters. Trains and supervises semiskilled employees, maintains records, and prepares reports for Customer Service Manager.

Essential Functions

• Plans, coordinates and supervises the work of employees in the installation, testing and repair of water meters.
• Provides assistance to customers checking for internal plumbing leaks.
• Installs, tests and repairs water meters.
• Provides assistance with distributing shut off for nonpayment notices including shutting off the curb stop.
• Inspects tools and equipment for condition and proper use supervises the maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Performs tests on various water meters using standard bench equipment disassembles, repairs and assembles water meters paints repaired meters. Maintains test accuracy of meter testing equipment in accordance with the State of Connecticut, Weights & Measures Division.
• Maintains records of all meters repaired, tested and cleaned.
• Inventories all meter parts and meters, and all other supplies and equipment and prepare requests for replacement when needed.
• Prepares monthly report of work completed keeps employee records of attendance.
• Follows OSHA and standard safety procedures and regulations.
• Performs the duties of a Water and Sewer Maintainer/Equipment Operator II as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Knowledge of and skill in the use of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation, testing and repair of water meters.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Water Division and of the operation of the municipal water distribution system.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to handle direct customer contact effectively.

• Knowledge of plumbing principles and practices.

   

Physical & Mental Effort/ Environmental & Working Conditions 

• Must be mobile, able to perform simple manipulative skills and skills requiring gross body coordination, hand eye coordination, and arm hand steadiness. For example, sweeping, shifting
• gears on a vehicle, calibrating tools and equipment.
• Must be able sit or stand or remain in uncomfortable positions for long periods may lift, push, pick up and/or carry objects or equipment weighing 50 to 150 pounds.
• Must be able to see objects far away, close up, and discriminate colors. Able to hear normal sounds with some background noise, distinguish voice patterns, and communicate through human speech.

• May be exposed to: chemical hazardous waste materials blood, other body fluids and tissues seasonal outdoor weather conditions high, low and fluctuating temperatures high humidity or wetness loud or unpleasant noises bodily injuries.

   

Minimum Training & Experience 

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance, installation, testing and repair of water meters or three (3) years of closely related experience.
• Must hold valid Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement.

THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS ILLUSTRATIVE. IT IS INTENDED AS A GUIDE FOR PERSONNEL ACTIONS AND MUST NOT BE TAKEN AS A COMPLETE ITEMIZATION OF ALL FACETS OF ANY JOB.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• 14-Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• Annual Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Defined Contribution Plan with 6% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement & loan repayment assistance
• Access to fitness center
• The Town of Manchester is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer