AMI Meter Technician I

City of Cedar Park; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City health benefits

Life and disability insurance

TMRS pension plan

Casual environment

Job summary

City of Cedar Park is seeking an AMI Technician to join the Public Works and Utilities team. The role focuses on reading, recording, installing, repairing, and maintaining water meters and AMI components.

Expect to perform meter readings, connections, leak checks, and programming, with on-call rotation and possible evening hours. Requires high school diploma and a Texas driver’s license; safety and customer service are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Vigilance in safety and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Record water meter readings into work orders.
• Perform water service connections/disconnections as directed.
• Conduct leak checks and meter maintenance as needed.
• Install/repair/replace meters, meter boxes, valves, and regulators.
• Program meters for AMI systems.
• Address issues that block electronic meter reading or meter function.

Skills

Meter troubleshooting

Meter programming

Data entry

Communication

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

iOS

Android

Windows

Job description

The City of Cedar Park is hiring for an AMI Technician to join our team in the Public Works and Utilities department. Cedar Park is a well-organized city offering great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team–oriented culture. This is an excellent time to join our team and truly make an impact in our local community!!!

ABOUT CEDAR PARK

As the third largest city in the Austin metropolitan area, Cedar Park is an integral part of the rapid growth and prosperity of Central Texas and Williamson County. Cedar Park is widely known for its excellent schools and a pro-business environment. We are consistently named by multiple outlets one of the top places in the U.S. to raise a family – due to our abundance of amenities, relaxed lifestyle, and our commitment to community and effective government. Just 17 miles from downtown Austin and on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Park offers the best of both worlds: the energy of an innovative and booming metropolis, yet the best of small community life with parks, nature trails, and comfortable neighborhoods. It all adds up to a great place for families and businesses to call home.

The AMI Technician is responsible for reading, recording, installing, repairing, and maintaining the city water meters and metering components.

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately records water meter readings for daily work orders into the work order system.
• Perform water service connections and disconnections as directed.
• Perform leak checks as needed.
• Install, repair, or replace water meters, meter boxes, valves, and regulators.
• Program water meters for automated meter reading (AMI) systems.
• Resolve issues that prevent electronic meter reading or impair meter function, including clearing brush, cleaning meters, adjusting meter boxes, uncovering buried boxes, and removing soil or debris.
• Re-read meters when assigned.
• Assist with routine meter accuracy testing.
• Assist with larger meter sets and change outs as needed.
• Receive and document customer complaints; take or recommend corrective action as directed.
• Prepare, update, and close work orders.
• Communicate with customers regarding service interruptions or other water service issues.
• Assist supervisors with special projects as assigned.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle in compliance with City policies.
• Participate in an on-call rotation schedule.
• May work a rotational schedule when needed, which may include evening hours.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma, or its equivalent.

Certification & License

• Valid Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Basic verbal communication and mathematical principles.
• Locations and layouts of water meters.

Skill and Ability to:

• Troubleshoot, repair, program, and maintain water meters and related electronic components while following safety standards to prevent hazards.
• Learn meter locations and read various types of meters.
• Operate Apple iOS, Android, and Microsoft Windows software and applications.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Operate standard office equipment, including copiers, multi-line phone systems, and computers for data entry, word processing, and spreadsheet creation.
• Use and maintain electronic and handheld tools and equipment for meter reading, installation, and repair.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Maintain a positive and professional public image.

Work Conditions

Physical Demand

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to drive to many locations throughout the day driving with frequent stops.
• Able to walk, squat, kneel and reach into meter boxes and tight spaces.
• Able to work in a confined space.
• Able to use tools.
• Able to perform data entry, requires motor skills and hand/eye coordination.
• Able to use a ladder while carrying equipment.
• Able to pay attention to detail under physical demands.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks throughout the day.
• Able to sit for extended periods while driving to perform job duties.

Environmental Demand

• This position requires the ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and other environmental elements.
• Navigating different types of terrain in different weather conditions.
• Uniforms and work safety boots are provided as well as all other equipment and safety equipment needed to perform job duties.
• Potential exposure to reptiles, spiders, and insects; use of wasp/insect repellent and water-soluble spray paint required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Cedar Park complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: Utility AMI Manager
• Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
• Other: Has frequent contact with other city employees and with the general public

Key Highlights about the City of Cedar Park!

The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 82,220 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest-growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team, and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high-tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.

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