Meter Technician

Village of Huntley; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (HDHP)

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

IMRF pension

Paid time off

Job summary

The Village of Huntley is seeking a Meter Technician in the Public Works Department. This role concentrates on installing, inspecting, and maintaining water meter reading equipment and reading devices throughout the Village.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and experience with water meters, MXU devices, and basic billing software. Excellent attendance and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Meter readings for ~12,000 accounts and 2,000 irrigation accounts.
• Repairs/replaces water meters, MXU transceivers, and batteries.
• Documents maintenance and repairs.
• Assists Finance with red tag notices for 60+ days past due and supports shut-off procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and promote a positive Village image.
• Complete meter readings and inspections for water and irrigation meters.
• Assist in billing and high-usage checks.
• Support Village-wide programs and on-call overtime as required.

Skills

Meter reading

Customer service

Safety awareness

Basic repair skills

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade-vocational courses in mechanical trades

Relevant work experience

Tools

Water meters

MXU transceivers

Billing software

Excel/Office

Job description

The Village of Huntley, a vibrant, growing community of approximately 30,000 residents located in southern McHenry County and northern Kane County, is seeking applicants for the position of Meter Technician in the Public Works Department.

Under the general supervision of the Chief Water Operator, the Meter Technician’s primary responsibilities include installing, inspecting, and maintaining water meter reading equipment and reading water meter reading devices throughout the Village.

Essential job functions require direct interaction and inter-departmental cooperation with Finance and Development Services Department.

Standard:

Provide exceptional customer service, promote and maintain a positive Village image in a constructive work environment. and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community. Adhere to all departmental and Village safety policies. Consistent attendance and punctuality is required.

Position Specific:

• Completes meter readings for approximately 12,000 accounts and 2,000 irrigation accounts within the Village of Huntley.
• Repairs and replaces water meters, radio read meter transceiver units (MXU’s), and batteries
• Conducts final readings and inspections for water and irrigation meters
• Documents maintenance and repairs work
• Assists the Finance department and its collections effort process by placing red tag notices for accounts 60+ days past due, and performs necessary water services functions to support shut off procedures

Other Job Functions:

• Contributes to a positive group environment by complying with all safety policies, practices, and procedures, and reporting all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and Village-wide goals
• Assists other co-workers on special projects as required
• Provides leadership to others through example and by sharing knowledge and skills
• Utilizes skills to undertake special projects with minimal direction
• Provides data entry support for new accounts, meter exchanges, and repairs
• Assists in billing cycle by conducting high usage checks
• Assists in Village-wide programs such as snow and ice removal or any additional Village-wide programs
• Participates in all on-call activities, and scheduled weekend and holiday overtime activities
• Attends professional development workshops and seminars to keep abreast of municipal government trends and developments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, including or supplemented by vocational courses in the mechanical trades, or related field. Experience in work which provides a familiarity with the trades and equipment used in water meter and service installations, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Illinois Class B Commercial Driver’s License with airbrake endorsement within six months of hire date
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class D Public Water Supply Operator Certificate as issued by the Illinois EPA within 1 year of hire date and a Class B Public Water Supply Operator Certificate as issued by the Illinois EPA within 3 years of hire date

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Operational knowledge and repair of water meters, backflow prevention devices, and all associated connections
• Knowledge of general maintenance, construction and labor tools, equipment, and practices
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to the proper execution of assignments
• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions
• Ability to be well-organized and work in a fast-paced environment
• Considerable computer knowledge involving water billing software, Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, and e-mail programs
• Ability to perform basic record keeping
• Ability to perform work in a safe manner, follows safe work procedures, and takes necessary safety precautions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, customers, and co-workers
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform relatively heavy manual labor
• Skill in the use of a variety of tools and equipment required by the work
• Ability to perform in adverse weather conditions

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools and equipment as well as equipment controls reached with hands and arms. Physical ability to hear ordinary conversation, such as questions from residents, as well as other sounds, such as telephone ringing, etc. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and slippery surfaces, humid conditions, extreme cold and heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electric shock.

Compensation:

The salary range is $56,048 - $78,468, with the starting pay depending upon qualifications. The Village offers an excellent benefits package which includes participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, voluntary participation in a deferred compensation 457 plan, and paid time off.

Hours

Forty (40) hours per week, Monday – Friday between the hours of 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Post Offer Requirements

Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen, along with a criminal background check.