Water Meter Field Technician: Troubleshooting & Service

Jefferson Parish; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish is seeking to establish an employment list to fill one current East Jefferson vacancy in the Department of Water and for future vacancies as they occur. The position involves troubleshooting meters and antennas in the advanced metering infrastructure, collecting data with a tablet, and performing low-level electrical work.

The role includes diagnosing meter problems, servicing water meters, handling connections and disconnections of water service, and replacing meter boxes and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; PLUS six months of paid work experience in the reading and/or trouble shooting of water meters.
• Six credit hours of successfully completed coursework from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, instrumentation, or a closely related field.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate; PLUS six months of paid work experience in general maintenance, utilizing hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot meters and antennas not properly communicating with the advanced metering infrastructure system.
• Collect data using a tablet or mobile device and perform low level voltage electrical work.
• Diagnose meter problems, service water meters, and investigate customer complaints regarding incorrect bills or malfunctions.
• Perform connections and disconnections of water service for Jefferson Parish residents and industry; replace or service meters, meter boxes and repair leaks.

Skills

Meter troubleshooting

Meter reading

Electrical work

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; plus six months of meter reading/troubleshooting experience

Six credit hours of coursework from an accredited college or university in engineering-related field

Job description

Jefferson Parish is seeking to establish an employment list to fill one current East Jefferson vacancy in the Department of Water and for future vacancies as they occur. The position involves troubleshooting meters and antennas in the advanced metering infrastructure, collecting data with a tablet, and performing low-level electrical work.

The role includes diagnosing meter problems, servicing water meters, handling connections and disconnections of water service, and replacing meter boxes and