Utility Service Worker I PT

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington in Texas is seeking a lead Meter Services Technician to coordinate daily crew activities, supervise meters and AMI infrastructure maintenance, and respond to service issues on water/wastewater systems.

The role requires supervising staff, managing safety, and ensuring timely repair, replacement, or testing of meters, vaults, and related infrastructure. A CDL with tanker endorsement and wastewater license are required or obtainable within set timeframes.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience and ability to lead a crew.
• Knowledge of water utility operations, policies, and safety.
• Licenses and technical training related to water systems required or obtainable.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew in repairing, replacing, or adjusting meters and AMI components.
• Coordinate maintenance on water and wastewater infrastructure daily.
• Investigate service issues and resolve customer complaints promptly.
• Supervise and train subordinates, including scheduling and safety.

Skills

Supervisory practices

Water utility operations knowledge

Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Confined spaces safety

Education

High School diploma/GED

Two years vocational/technical training in plumbing or related field

Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Class II Wastewater Collection license

Class C Water Distribution Operator’s License

Job description

SALARY $18.79 - $23.49

JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, coordinates crew activities on a daily basis to complete assigned work orders and acts as lead in the repair, replacement, or adjustment of meters. Provides maintenance services on automated meter infrastructure to include the diagnosis of issues, repair, or replacement of automated meter infrastructure (AMI) infrastructure. Will perform additional duties under direct supervision which include performing repairs and preventative of all water and wastewater infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, water mains, water services, water taps, fire hydrants, valves, sewer mains, sewer services, manholes, and cleanouts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead crew in repairing, replacing, or adjusting small to medium size meters (2\" and greater in size).
• Perform meter accuracy testing, pressure/flow testing, installation, or replacement of meter vaults.
• Conduct preventative maintenance services and aged meter replacements as scheduled.
• Investigate service connection problems and resolves customer complaints.
• Spot checks the work and job site locations of the people they are leading.
• Supervise multiple subordinates including the hiring, discipline, evaluating and training of subordinates.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assisting the Meter Services Crew Chief in tasks related to large meters.
• Perform chlorine residual testing, re-size service connections and assist Meter Reading in facilitating safe access to metering sites.
• Assist other meter service workers with more difficult tasks, as needed or directed.
• Performs emergency repairs and preventative services on all water and wastewater infrastructure including but is not limited to: Water services AMI infrastructure Fire hydrants Valves Manholes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles. Knowledge of Water Utilities operations; policies, procedures, ordinances. Knowledge of specifications for all size meters and metering sites, metering functions and related terminology. Skill in the maintenance and repair of water meters. Skill in communicating policies and procedures. Skill in quickly ascertaining problems with malfunctioning meters and determining quick resolutions. Ability to understand and visualize combined metering scenarios. Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 100 pounds. Ability to work in confined spaces under extreme weather conditions. Ability to respond on a scheduled on-call basis and to work extended periods of time under imposed emergency assignments. Ability to operate a variety of equipment, including, but not limited to PC, calculator, two-way radio, jack hammer, port-a-power wench, and acetylene torch. Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to carrying, data entry, dragging, driving, holding, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, seeing, sitting, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body. Ability to prepare for and cope with both passive and active environmental hazards. Qualifying Education and Experience: Possession of a Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months. Possession of a Class II Wastewater Collection license or ability to obtain within 18 months. Possession of a Class C Water Distribution Operator’s License. High School diploma/GED. Two years relevant vocational/technical school in plumbing or related field. OR Two years’ experience in water utility or meter operations. OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment Screenings Required

• Criminal background check
• Physical Exam
• Human performance Evaluation
• Motor Vehicle Review
• Drug & Alcohol screening

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The people that work for the City of Arlington directly impact our community, citizens, visitors and businesses. Become a leader in your chosen profession by joining the City’s dynamic workforce and make a positive contribution to the American Dream City! The City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will make reasonable accommodations upon request for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be sent to [e-mail]. If you do not find a job that suits your experience, we welcome you to introduce yourself so Human Resources may be able to guide you to other opportunities.