Water Meter Technician & AMI Specialist

City of Marysville; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teamsters union

Job summary

The City of Marysville seeks a skilled Meter Technician to support meter reading route development, install and program water meters and AMI equipment, and assist with billing inquiries and field testing. The role requires hands-on repairs, testing, and documentation in a field setting.

The position entails monitoring AMI performance, coordinating with vendors, running AMI reports, maintaining inventory, and responding to water emergencies while performing duties outdoors in varying weather

Qualifications

• Two years experience performing a variety of the essential duties of the position or a related position.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within specified timelines, various licenses/certifications listed: WA Driver's License, First aid/CPR, Water Distribution Manager I, Flagger, Forklift (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist the division supervisor in meter reading route development and scheduling.
• Repair all sizes and types of water meters and AMI equipment incl. transmission units and data collection units.
• Test existing and new water meters and AMI equipment.
• Coordinate field testing of larger meters (2" or larger).
• Monitor AMI system functionality and coordinate repairs with outside vendor as needed.
• Run reports to identify AMI errors/failures and consumption abnormalities.
• Maintain adequate inventory of water meters and AMI equipment.
• Assist with customer inquiries, leak checks, and turn-offs/turn-ons for non-payment or service requests.
• Maintain meter vehicles and equipment; respond to water emergencies as required.
• May oversee work of seasonal laborers and assist with other department maintenance activities.

Skills

Experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Washington State Driver's License

First aid & CPR certification

Water Distribution Manager I

Flagger certification

Forklift certification (preferred)

Job description

The City of Marysville seeks a skilled Meter Technician to support meter reading route development, install and program water meters and AMI equipment, and assist with billing inquiries and field testing. The role requires hands-on repairs, testing, and documentation in a field setting.

The position entails monitoring AMI performance, coordinating with vendors, running AMI reports, maintaining inventory, and responding to water emergencies while performing duties outdoors in varying weather