Job Abstract

• Paid holiday, vacation & sick leave to support your work/life balance
• Insurance options
• Free employee clinic for medical coverage participants
• TMRS Retirement with 14% City contribution
• Mental health and financial education benefits
• And much more!

Meter Technician

• Connect and disconnect water service and utilize a handheld computer to obtain current readings. Disconnect delinquent accounts for non-payment. Performs rechecks and install locks on meters when water is illegally turned back on. Assist in pulling meters when necessary. Reconnect service after an outstanding balance is paid. Assist in installing new meter if the meter was removed and provide billing personnel with new meter information. Alerts supervisor of any suspected theft of service.
• Utilize handheld computer to obtain readings for billing system. Verifies low and high readings for accuracy.
• Assist in solving meter problems detected by the drive-by unit. Assist in changing meters, registers, meter interface devices, cutoffs, meter boxes and lids when necessary. Utilize handheld computer to determine meter interface device is functioning correctly.
  Assist in performing meter tests to determine if a meter is registering accurately. Assist in moving fire hydrant meters and pulling warranty items for shipment. Report damaged City property to supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining City property in their possession: truck, tools, handheld computer, and phone. Utilize defensive driving training. Keep supervisors aware of equipment and vehicle malfunctions. Keeps vehicle clean inside and out.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Connects and disconnects water service, utilizing a handheld computer to obtain current readings. Disconnects delinquent accounts for non-payment. Performs rechecks and installs locks on meters when water is illegally turned back on. Pull meters when necessary. Installs new meter if the meter was pulled and provides billing personnel with new meter information. Reconnects service after outstanding balance is paid. Alerts supervisor of any suspected theft of service.
• Utilizes handheld computer to obtain readings for billing system. Verifies low and high readings for accuracy.
• Assists in solving meter problems detected by drive-by unit. Change meters, registers, meter interface devices, cutoffs, meter boxes and lids when necessary. Assist in repairs of large meter unitized measuring elements to maintain reading accuracy. Utilizes handheld computer to determine meter interface device is functioning properly. Performs meter test to determine if meters are registering accurately. Perform service line repairs. Install and relocate fire hydrant meters. Prepare pulled warranty items for shipment. Report damaged City property to supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining City property in their possession: truck, tools, hand held computer, and phone. Utilizes defensive driving training. Keeps supervisors aware of equipment and vehicle malfunctions. Keeps vehicle clean inside and out.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Connects and disconnects water service and utilize handheld computer to obtain current readings. Disconnect delinquent accounts for non-payment. Performs rechecks and install locks on meters when water is illegally turned back on. Pulling meters when necessary. Reconnects service after outstanding balance is paid. Install new meter if meter was pulled and provide billing personnel with new meter information. Alert supervisor of any suspected theft of service.
• Operate AMR drive-by system. Utilize handheld computer to obtain meter readings for billing system. Verify low and high readings for accuracy.
• Solve meter problems detected by drive-by unit. Change meters, registers, meter interface devices, cutoffs, meter boxes and lids when necessary. Repair large meters unitized measuring elements to maintain reading accuracy. Operate handheld computer to determine meter interface device is functioning properly. Perform meter tests to determine if meter is registering accurately. Perform service line repairs when needed. Install, relocate, and repair fire hydrant meters. Prepare pulled warranty items for shipment. Report damaged City property to supervisor.
• Assist Crew Leader in ensuring all work orders are completed.
• Assist Crew Leader in ordering, receiving/issuing supplies, and vehicle maintenance. Inspect personnel vehicles and tools for safety.
• Assist Crew Leader in training personnel. Perform Crew Leader duties in their absence.
• Responsible for maintaining City property in their possession: truck, tools, handheld computer, and phone. Utilize defensive driving training. Keep supervisors aware of equipment and vehicle malfunctions.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Meter Technician

REQUIRED:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
2. Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
3. Six months general work experience
4. Must obtain a Class “D” Water Operator License from TCEQ within two years of hire date.

PREFERRED:

1. Six months experience in meter maintenance and water system operations

REQUIRED:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
2. Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
3. Class D Water Distribution License from TCEQ.
4. Four years general work experience.
5. Two years experience in meter maintenance and water systems operations.

PREFERRED:

1. Experience with Automatic Reading Systems and/or Handheld Computers.

REQUIRED:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
2. Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
3. Class C Water Distribution Operator License from TCEQ.
4. Six years general work experience.
5. Four years’ experience in meter maintenance and water system operations

PREFERRED:

1. Prior supervisory experience.
2. One-year experience with Automatic Reading Systems and/or Hand Held Computers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of general high school math. Computer knowledge necessary to operate hand held computer. Skilled with tools necessary to replace and/or repair meters. Computer literate. Ability to read and write legibly and operate hand held computer. Ability to read meters and obtain correct reading. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Ability to lift heavy objects, to stoop and to bend.

Additional Information

Knowledge of basic math. Computer knowledge necessary to operate hand held computer. Skilled with tools necessary to replace and/or repair meters. Computer literate. Ability to read and write legibly. Ability to read meters and obtain correct reading. Must get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Ability to lift heavy objects, to stoop and to bend.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects