Water Meter Repairer I or II

City of Lakeland, FL; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lakeland, FL seeks a Water Meter Repairer II (or I) to repair, test, and install water meters in shop and field settings. Responsibilities include meter testing, AMI wiring, service line work, and assisting with inventory and repairs.

Position requires a high school diploma or GED and 2080 hours of meter repair experience for II, plus a Class C Water Distribution License; a Class A CDL may be required within six months of employment. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2080 hours of experience repairing and maintaining water meters for Water Meter Repairer II.
• Must possess and maintain a Class “C” Water Distribution License.
• Special requirements include: valid telephone number and driver’s license; ability to obtain Class “A” CDL within six months; ability to obtain Class “C” Water Distribution License within 18 months; fitness and fit test requirements.

Responsibilities

• Installs, removes, and relocates residential and commercial water meters and repairs meters and registers.
• Tests meters, repairs service lines, and handles delinquent shutoffs and plumbing repairs.
• Wires, installs, and troubleshoots the AMI system; operates PCs and related devices.
• Maintains Meter Shop inventory and assists in water pressure and leak investigations.
• Performs maintenance on meters, service lines, and backflow devices; participates in training as needed.

Skills

Diagnose defects in water metering

Read water line maps

Operate heavy equipment

Welding and small engine repair

Use and care of tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo

Microsoft Office

Class A CDL (preferred)

Job description

This is skilled mechanical work involving repairing, testing, and installing water meters. Work includes a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the shop and field, including cleaning, repairing, maintaining, and testing water meters. Work is reviewed through efficient meter operations, general inspections, and consultation with a supervisor.

This position is for a Water Meter Repairer II however, it may be filled at the level of Water Meter Repairer I.

• Installs, removes, and relocates residential and commercial water meters; replaces broken boxes and damaged meters; repairs water meter registers; repairs meter leaks.
• Tests water meters; repairs service lines; cuts off water for delinquent accounts and plumbing repairs.
• Wires, installs and troubleshoots the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System.
• Operates personal computers and electronic devices for daily duties.
• Assists in investigating water theft.
• Performs water meter and service line adjustments and relocations.
• Removes and repairs concrete.
• Assists in water pressure complaints.
• Assists in maintaining inventory in the Meter Shop.
• Installs and maintains PRV’s (Pressure Regulating Devices).
• Performs accuracy testing on commercial and residential water meters.
• Repairs leaks on meters and service lines.
• Checks on low and high-water pressure complaints, high bill complaints, and water leaks underground with an electronic leak locator.
• Disassembles water meters; cleans parts; inspects, refits; rebuilds registers and reassembles meters and backflow prevention devices.
• Performs maintenance mechanic duties, including machine work, welding, fabrication, and repairs to pumps, and various water system tools and equipment.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
• Will be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department, including repairing water mains, services lines, backflow preventers and fire hydrants..
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs Acting Foreman duties for afterhours work.

This posting reflects the essential functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for Water Meter Repairer II; however, applicants may view the complete job description for Water Meter Repairer I on the City of Lakeland's employment page.

Qualifications for Water Meter Repairer I

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.

Qualifications for Water Meter Repairer II

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED
• Must have 2080 hours of experience in repairing and maintaining water meters.
• Must possess and maintain a Class “C” Water Distribution License.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS for Water Meter Repairer I

• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain Class “A” CDL within six months of employment.
• Must be able to obtain a Class “C” Water Distribution License within 18 months of employment.
• Required to pass and maintain qualification for:
  • Respiratory Protection Physical.
  • Pulmonary Function.
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS for Water Meter Repairer II:

• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements (Tanker) as required by the employing department or be able to obtain said license within six months of employment.
• May be required to obtain a Backflow Preventer Testing Certification.
• Required to pass and maintain qualification for:
  • Respiratory Protection Physical.
  • Pulmonary Function.
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).

KNOWLEDGE

• Practices, methods, tools, and equipment used to maintain, repair, and test water meters and backflow prevention devices.
• Work Order Management System (Maximo)
• Microsoft Computer Applications and Software
• Design, principles, and specific mechanisms of various types of water meters.
• Welding, small engine repair, and other shop-type trades.

SKILLS

• Use and care of work-related tools and equipment.

ABILITIES

• Diagnose defects in water metering equipment and determine proper corrective measures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public.
• Read water line maps, locate water mains and services.
• Operate equipment including backhoes; electric grinders; pneumatic hammers; cutting torches, boom and dump trucks.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Active work that involves walking or standing most of the time, exerting up to 120 pounds of force regularly in such ways as loading/unloading and lifting heavy equipment.
• Exposure to bright/dim light, dust, pollen, extreme heat/cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes or noxious odors, electrical shock, toxic/caustic chemicals, asbestos-containing material, traffic, animals, and insects.
• Normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statue 440.102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.