Utility System Worker I - Meter Services

City of Topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and sick leave

Life/Long Term Disability Insurance

Deferred Comp Savings Plan

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic

In-house fitness facility

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Topeka’s Utilities Department is seeking an entry-level Utility System Worker I for Meter Services. This role reads water meters, tests, repairs and replaces meters as required, with on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement.

The ideal candidate thrives in a mobile work environment, has basic knowledge of computerized meter reading equipment, and is willing to learn. A high school diploma is required, with CPR/First Aid and Confined Space certifications within one year of

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent is required.
• On-the-job training is available.
• Certification in First aid / CPR and Confined space within one year of promotion.

Responsibilities

• Read and record water meter readings and assist with testing, repairing and replacing meters.
• Turn service on/off as requested and help customers track high consumption issues.
• Assist in delinquency control tasks including turning water off and restoring service after payment.

Skills

Navigational skills

Meter reading equipment knowledge

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Utility System Worker I - Meter Services

The City of Topeka’s Utilities Department is seeking a dedicated individual to join its Meter Services team. This is an entry-level position that reads and records water meter readings, in addition to testing, repairing and replacing meters as required. On-the-job training is available, and the position provides opportunities for advancement.

Primary duties include:

• Train and participate in the accomplishment of all tasks necessary for the reading and repair of water meter devices in use by the City, and in the exchange of residential meters in need of replacement.
• Train under qualified individuals in all phases of providing direct utility account service, including but not limited to; turning service off/on as requested, assisting customers track source of high consumption issues, low/high pressure problems, providing self-help information and recommendations of problem resolution.
• Train under qualified individuals in all tasks necessary for delinquency control, including but not limited to; turning water off, disabling meter and restoring service after payment.

Ideal Candidate:

• Thrives in a mobile work environment and possesses excellent navigational skills.
• Basic knowledge of computerized meter reading equipment.
• Has an aptitude for technology or willingness to learn.
• Enjoys taking things apart, problem solving, and putting them back together.
• High School diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Certification in the following areas or successfully complete certification requirements within one year of promotion:
  • First aid / CPR certification
  • Confined space certification
  • May be required to take courses needed to obtain or maintain certifications and other offerings as deemed appropriate the city.

The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System.
• Generous paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house full-service fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer