Water Meter Field Technician: Read, Repair & Service

City of North Miami Beach; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

City vehicle

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of North Miami Beach is seeking a Water Meter Technician who locates and reads meters, records data, and performs repair and testing of meters on a assigned route. The role includes field and shop work and interaction with the public.

Responsibilities include repairing residential meters, testing AMR components, and maintaining meter appurtenances. A valid Florida driver's license and minimum qualifications are required; training and certifications are supported by the City.

Qualifications

• Experience reading water meters and recording data.
• Backflow Certification and Water Distribution License must be obtained by end probation.
• Must have valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Locates and reads water meters on assigned route; records readings in books or electronic devices.
• Completes work orders including water turn ons/offs, closes accounts, verifies readings, checks for leaks, dead meters or vacancies.
• Disassembles and repairs meters; replaces worn parts; reassembles and adjusts meters; replaces broken meter boxes.
• Tests meters to determine accuracy of flow rate metering.
• Programs, records and repairs meter appurtenances related to AMR billing system.
• Responds to property-owner questions.
• Locates causes of low water pressure and leaks; addresses contaminated water in emergencies.
• Repairs water leaks.

Skills

Reading meters

Data recording

Customer service

Meter repair

AMR systems knowledge

Hand & power tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Backflow Repair Technician Certification

Class 3 Florida/ FDEP Water Distribution Operator's License

Tools

AMR reading devices

Hand & power tools

Job description

The City of North Miami Beach is seeking a Water Meter Technician who locates and reads meters, records data, and performs repair and testing of meters on a assigned route. The role includes field and shop work and interaction with the public.

Responsibilities include repairing residential meters, testing AMR components, and maintaining meter appurtenances. A valid Florida driver's license and minimum qualifications are required; training and certifications are supported by the City.