Outdoor Water Meter Technician I — Field Impact & Growth

City of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Baltimore is seeking a Utility Meter Technician I to perform routine water meter activities for residential properties. The role requires outdoor work in varied weather and potential exposure to dust, dogs, and citizens. It involves lifting meters, bending, and standing for long periods, with supervision from a technical superior.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a Maryland Class C Non-Commercial driver's license. Provisional licenses are prohibited.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic computer skills to operate electronic devices.
• Ability to learn to use tools, materials, and equipment used in installation, maintenance, and repair of water meters.
• Ability to learn meter reading and meter register dials.
• Ability to learn Fixed Network components including Centum Cubic Feet (CFFs), collectors, and repeaters.
• Ability to learn ERT and functionality and mitigation techniques.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to learn radio frequency mitigation techniques.
• Ability to learn meter reading hardware functionality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to read schedules, routes, street maps, names and addresses and locate addresses in assigned areas of Baltimore City and County.
• Ability to follow directions and instructions.
• Ability to operate a handheld or mobile device to read, retrieve, enter, and upload data.
• Ability to operate water meter valves.
• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive bending and stooping.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual labor regarding water meter activities for residential properties.
• Work under close supervision in a high-volume production environment outdoors.
• Read meters, operate valves, and assist with maintenance.
• Learn network components and data collection methods.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Meter maintenance

Meter reading

Fixed network components

ERT functionality

Safety practices

Customer communication

Navigation

Follow directions

Data entry

Meter valves

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalency by education and experience

Job description

City of Baltimore is seeking a Utility Meter Technician I to perform routine water meter activities for residential properties. The role requires outdoor work in varied weather and potential exposure to dust, dogs, and citizens. It involves lifting meters, bending, and standing for long periods, with supervision from a technical superior.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a Maryland Class C Non-Commercial driver's license. Provisional licenses are prohibited.