Meter Technician- Water Distribution

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

City of Savannah is seeking a Meter Shop Technician to assist with the inventory, distribution, and repair of water meters and related components. The role involves preparing, testing, and recording meter data, maintaining the meter shop inventory, and supporting field crews with meter-related tasks.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of mechanical repair or water distribution hardware installation experience, plus a valid state driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent with one year of mechanical repair or water distribution hardware installation.
• Knowledge of water meter repair and installation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Distributes water meters to mechanics, work crews, and plumbers; maintains records of distributed meters.
• Prepares meters; tests meters; inputs test results into software and sends reports; conducts and maintains meter shop inventory.
• Receives and distributes fire hydrant meters; prepares meters, fittings, backflow valves, and hoses.
• Installs, repairs, and disconnects water meters.
• Repairs or replaces water shut-off valves.
• Investigates water meter leaks.
• Checks water pressure.
• Maintains parts and supply inventory.
• Processes inventory orders to be submitted.
• Assists work crews in repair and maintenance duties as needed.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Meter installation tools

Job description

Purpose

This position participates in the daily operation of the meter shop by assisting with the inventory, distribution, and repair of water meters and related components.

Essential Job Functions

• Distributes water meters to mechanics, work crews, and plumbers; maintains records of distributed meters.
• Prepares meters; tests meters; inputs test results into software and sends reports; conducts and maintains meter shop inventory.
• Receives and distributes fire hydrant meters; prepares meters, fittings, backflow valves, and hoses.
• Installs, repairs, and disconnects water meters.
• Repairs or replaces water shut-off valves.
• Investigates water meter leaks.
• Checks water pressure.
• Maintains parts and supply inventory.
• Processes inventory orders to be submitted.
• Assists work crews in repair and maintenance duties as needed.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent with one year of mechanical repair or water distribution hardware installation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of water meter repair and installation techniques.
• Knowledge of water meter locations.
• Knowledge of city streets and geography.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in operating assigned vehicles.
• Skill in installing and repairing water meters.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Standards

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Work is performed under the close supervision of the Water and Sewer Superintendent. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include American Water Works Association guidelines and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related meter installation and repair duties. Regular and repetitive tasks, processes, or operations requiring the selection and execution of actions based on defined procedures. Field obstacles contribute to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to install and repair water meters. Supportive, informational, recording, or other services to assist others in producing correct and effective results; minor consequences. Successful performance in this position contributes to the accuracy of water usage data.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Regular contact within the department, periodic contact with other departments, outside agencies, and the general public. Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color. This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in a stockroom, shop, or outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, or gloves. Involves regular exposure to one or more disagreeable elements (heat, fumes, cold, vibration, or wetness); frequent exposure to hazards where lost-time accidents are definitely possible.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None

City Of Savannah Employee Benefits

• Paid Holiday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
• Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Retirement Seminars
• PPO Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Health & Wellness Incentives
• Long Term Disability
• Excellence and Service Recognition
• Employee Development and In-Service Training
• Educational Assistance Program
• Uniform Allowance (select positions)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts and Memberships
• Employee Relations
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Pretax Parking Deductions
• Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Healthcare
• PPO Medical Plus Plan
• PPO Medical Basic Plan
• Dental Plus Plan
• Dental Basic Plan
• Vision Service Plan
• Life Insurance
• Basic Life and ADD
• Supplemental Life Employee
• Supplemental Life Spouse
• Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

Do you have a valid state-issued driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience installing, repairing, or replacing water meters?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience using hand tools commonly used in meter maintenance?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question