Water Meter Field Technician

Water Otter Job Board; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement planning

Parental and bereavement leave

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Volunteer leave

Job summary

KC Water is seeking a Meter Field Services technician for a full-time, on-site role located in Kansas City. The position involves turning water service valves, installing or exchanging meters, and using maps to locate curb boxes or vaults.

Excellent customer service skills are valued as work interacts with utility customers and may require independent work with supervision. Salary ranges from $22.61 to $34.48 per hour with a training schedule of Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., transitioning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months of experience in general construction, maintenance, or repair work
• Valid State-issued driver’s license in accordance with City of KCMO policies
• Ability to obtain a Missouri Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A, B, or C within the probationary period, if required by the department
• Ability to pass a physical examination as prescribed by the City
• Ability to pass a background check as prescribed by the City
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Responsibilities

• Turning water service valves on or off at designated addresses
• Installing or exchanging water meters and related appurtenances, and checking water meters and appurtenances for leaks and/or malfunctions, as directed
• Uses maps and drawings to locate and dig up and/or clean out curb boxes or meter vaults
• Receive written work assignments in advance, from a central office or orally by an assigned radio dispatcher
• Work requires considerable tact and courtesy in dealing with utility customers and complaints, as well as general knowledge of utility operations, policies and practices
• Work is performed independently, but subject to occasional inspection by a technical supervisor.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months experience in construction/

Valid Missouri driver's license

CDL eligibility within probationary

Ability to pass physical exam

Ability to pass background check

Ability to pass pre-employment drug?

Job description

KC Water is seeking a Meter Field Services technician for a full-time, on-site role located in Kansas City. The position involves turning water service valves, installing or exchanging meters, and using maps to locate curb boxes or vaults.

Excellent customer service skills are valued as work interacts with utility customers and may require independent work with supervision. Salary ranges from $22.61 to $34.48 per hour with a training schedule of Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., transitioning