Meter Technician

cityofconroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pool/recreation center membership

Job summary

City of Conroe seeks a Meter Technician to perform clerical and field installation work, communicating with customers for all residential and commercial service in a courteous manner. The role includes completing supervisor-assigned projects and abiding by safety guidelines.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas Class C driver's license with a clean DOT record, the ability to work outdoors in various conditions, and the goal to obtain a Class D water license

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class C Driver's License with a clean DOT record.
• Weather and outdoor work conditions must be tolerated.
• Must obtain Class D water license within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and field installation work.
• Communicate with customers regarding residential and commercial service in a polite manner.
• Complete projects assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication with customers

Safe vehicle operation

Lift heavy objects

Meter vault access

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools use

AMR drive-by computer

Meter installation tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Meter Technician performs clerical and field installation work. The employee must communicate with customers relating to all residential and commercial service in a polite manner and complete other projects assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid class "C" Texas Driver's License or higher.
• Must have a clean driver's record through D.O.T.
• Must be able to withstand outdoor (i.e., cold, hot, humid, rainy) working conditions.
• Must be able to obtain a Class D water license within one year of employment or may be released from the City of Conroe.
• Must arrive to work on time daily and be able to work fluctuating after hours, weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the use of basic operational tools.
• Skill in safely driving and operating a pickup truck.
• Ability to carry and load equipment weighing up to 70 pounds a distance of 15 to 200 feet and placing in truck bed.
• Ability to use a wrench or shovel with ability to hold and tighten meter at same time.
• Ability to lift, bend and carry objects at distance of 15 to 100 feet.
• Ability to respond to on-call service orders within 15 minutes of after hour calls, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to communicate politely and clearly via two-way radio and cellular phone.
• Ability to safely test, repair or replace water meters.
• Ability to use tools to remove obstructions from working area to set meter equipment.
• Ability to operate hand-held computers, Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) drive-by computer and complete service orders in the field.
• Ability to obtain the required certification for the position within the first year of employment. If not obtained within the first year, the City has the right to terminate employment.
• Ability to keep work vehicle and area clean daily.
• Ability to follow the appearance guidelines set by the department. Must maintain a clean appearance, shaved, clean working clothes, wear approved uniform and hat, hair off the collar, trimmed beard, no exposed piercings, and keep work shoes cleaned/polished.
• Ability to test, repair and/or replace meters, boxes and meter interface units within the required time.
• Ability to operate the automatic drive-by computer.
• Ability to climb in and out of meter vaults to repair and or obtain readings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy to medium and requires the ability to exert up to 70 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and talking.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $19.21 hourly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Background Screening and Testing

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.