Meter Technician

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is seeking a meter technician to assist with installation, testing, and repair of water meters and services. The role includes AMR/AMI device setup, meter repairs, and documenting work orders in the system.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus at least six months of tools-based work experience and a North Carolina driver's license. On-site work with rotating 24/7 emergency duties is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of general work experience using hand/power tools.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, testing, repairs and replacements of water meters and services.
• Verify line sizes and line splits; install and program AMR/AMI devices.
• Make repairs to service lines, meters and related equipment; troubleshoot meters.
• Work independently and support other technicians; document work orders accurately.
• Operate assigned vehicle safely and maintain a safe work zone per SOP.
• Participate in rotating 24/7 emergency on-call shifts; respond to water system emergencies.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver's license

Job description

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Job Summary

Incumbents in this position are responsible for participating in the installation and repair of water meters and services. This position is assigned to pay grade G14.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with large water meters, testing, repairs, and replacements as needed.
• Verifies line sizes and line splits.
• Install and program Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) devices in accordance with company procedures.
• Make repairs to service lines, meters, and related equipment.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and repair or replace meters and AMR/AMI Devices as needed.
• Works independently and assists other technicians as directed.
• Provides accurate and detailed information entered into the work order system as requested.
• Operates and maintains an assigned truck safely and per CFPUA's SOP.
• Sets up and maintains a safe work zone per CFPUA's SOP.
• Performs rotating scheduled 24/7 emergency on-call work.
• Pulls and resets meters.
• Attends regular information and training meetings.
• Responds to water system emergencies.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Education, Experience, And Other Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of general work experience in a role using hand/power tools is required. Work experience as a meter technician, meter reader or plumber is preferred.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license.

Other Requirements

Other Essential Job Specifications

YESNOUse interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.

• XComprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
• XPerforms numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
• XPerforms complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.
• XRequires travel between CFPUA sites.
• XUse or repair small/light equipment (power tools).
• XUse or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).
• XUse or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).

Physical Requirements

None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shift

Some: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shift

Frequent: 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shift

Very Frequent: More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift

NONESOMEFREQUENTVERY FREQUENTMinimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment.

• XSame as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds.
• XPhysical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.
• XSustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.
• XPhysical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic disorder.

Federal Law Compliance Statement

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all person hired to work in the United States. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our Benefits Page.