Water Meter Technician- Utility Systems Dept

City of Port St. Lucie; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Port St. Lucie is seeking a Water Meter Technician to read, maintain and repair residential and commercial water meters, supporting public trust in the City’s Utility Systems. This essential role requires 24/7 availability during emergencies.

Responsibilities include reading and recording meter readings, installing meters, generating work orders, and assisting in training new staff. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical principles and safe tool use.
• Ability to read meters and record readings.
• Ability to perform arithmetical calculations.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Reads meters, records readings, and computes water consumption.
• Installs, replaces, inspects and maintains water meters.
• Generates work orders and performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Responds to customer inquiries and emergency calls.
• Assists in training new employees and maintaining basic records.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hand and power tools

Meter reading & data recording

Reading and understanding work orders

Safety awareness

Arithmetic calculations

Independent judgment

Reading maps/drawings

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Summary

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates.

Responsible for a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties in the reading and maintenance of water meters. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City and its Utility.

This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.

Essential Duties

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Maintains water meters, reads meters, and records readings.
• Keeps a record of new meter installations and exchanges; computes water consumption; turns water service off and on as appropriate.
• Investigates abnormal water usage and collects 96-day usage report as needed.
• Installs, replaces, inspects, and maintains residential and commercial water meters.
• Replaces meter boxes and/or lids.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Clears debris from meter cases and improves device positioning to improve access.
• Performs duties as assigned through work orders.
• Generates work orders utilizing computer systems.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment. Reports defects and irregularities to supervisor.
• Assists in the maintenance of water valves pertaining to the water distribution system.
• Keeps basic records; performs computer data entry.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from customers of the Utility and from the public.
• Responds to emergency calls during work and after normal working hours.
• Assists in the training of new and lower classification employees

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Possession of valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of basic mechanical principles.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of accepted methods of repair, rehabilitation and maintenance of water meters.
• Knowledge of materials used in the construction and maintenance of water distribution systems.
• Knowledge of safety rules and precautions related to the use of tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of proper procedures in lifting and moving heavy objects.
• Ability to read meters and record readings.
• Ability to make arithmetical calculations.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, drawings, maps, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability