Lead Meter Technician - Water Utilities (PT)

City of Arlington; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Arlington is seeking a part-time Utility Service Worker I in Water Utilities. Under general supervision, you will coordinate crew activities to complete work orders and assist in meter services, AMI repairs, and basic water/wastewater infrastructure tasks.

Responsibilities include leading a crew on meter repairs, performing testing, preventive maintenance, investigating issues, and guiding subordinates.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
• Knowledge of Water Utilities operations; policies, procedures, ordinances.
• Knowledge of specifications for all size meters and metering sites, metering functions and related terminology.
• Skill in the maintenance and repair of water meters.
• Skill in communicating policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift or exert forces up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces under extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew in repairing, replacing, or adjusting meters (2" and larger).
• Perform meter accuracy testing, pressure/flow testing, installation or replacement of meter vaults.
• Conduct preventative maintenance services and aged meter replacements.
• Investigate service connection problems and resolve customer complaints.
• Spot checks the work and job site locations of the people they are leading.
• Supervise multiple subordinates including hiring, discipline, evaluating and training of subordinates.
• Assisting the Meter Services Crew Chief in tasks related to large meters.
• Perform chlorine residual testing, re-size service connections and assist Meter Reading in facilitating safe access to metering sites.
• Assist other meter service workers with more difficult tasks.
• Performs emergency repairs and preventative services on all water and wastewater infrastructure including but not limited to: Water services, AMI infrastructure, Fire hydrants, Valves, Manholes.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Water utilities operations

Meter maintenance

Problem solving

Communication skills

Physical lifting ability

Equipment operation

Education

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Class II Wastewater Collection license

Class C Water Distribution Operator’s License

High School diploma/GED

Two years vocational/technical training

Tools

PC

Calculator

Two-way radio

Jack hammer

Port-a-power wench

Acetylene torch

Job description

City of Arlington is seeking a part-time Utility Service Worker I in Water Utilities. Under general supervision, you will coordinate crew activities to complete work orders and assist in meter services, AMI repairs, and basic water/wastewater infrastructure tasks.

Responsibilities include leading a crew on meter repairs, performing testing, preventive maintenance, investigating issues, and guiding subordinates.