Water Meter Technician & Troubleshooting Specialist

Jefferson Parish Government; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; 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. The selected employee will troubleshoot meters and antennas in the AMI system and perform low level electrical work, meter servicing, and customer bill issue investigations.

Responsibilities include meter replacement, disconnection/connection of water service, and maintenance of meter boxes. This role involves outdoor work and exposure to inclement weather as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid high school diploma or equivalent or completion of related coursework.
• Experience reading and troubleshooting water meters is preferred.
• Basic electrical/mechanical understanding is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose meter problems and troubleshoot meters and antennas in AMI systems.
• Service, replace, repair, or remove water meters and meter boxes.
• Investigate customer complaints regarding incorrect water bills or malfunctions.
• Make connections and disconnections of water service for customers.
• Collect data using a tablet or mobile device; expose yourself to various weather conditions.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Meter troubleshooting

Water meter servicing

Data collection with tablet

Electrical work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Engineering coursework (mechanical/electrical/instrumentation)

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Jefferson Parish is seeking to establish an employment list to fill one current East Jefferson vacancy in the Department of Water. The selected employee will troubleshoot meters and antennas in the AMI system and perform low level electrical work, meter servicing, and customer bill issue investigations.

Responsibilities include meter replacement, disconnection/connection of water service, and maintenance of meter boxes. This role involves outdoor work and exposure to inclement weather as needed.