Florida Staffing
Water Meter Repairer I
This is entry level semi-skilled mechanical work in repairing, testing, and installing water meters. Work includes various semi-skilled tasks in the shop and field learning how to clean, repair, maintain, and test water meters. Meter repair work is performed under immediate supervision of a foreman. Work is reviewed through efficient operation of meters, inspections, and consultations. Essential Functions: Prepares water meters for rebuilding; washes mud and grease from exterior; disassembles all major and minor parts. Assists in performing maintenance mechanic functions in fabrication, small motor and engine repair, and sprinkler systems. Rebuilds registers and gear trains; paints meters; stamps numbers on meters; learns the different procedures in completely rebuilding and maintaining water meters in the field and shop. Performs helper duties for night time call out. Performs all other associated duties regarding the installation and maintenance of water lines/attributes and other associated services provided by the City. Must work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. Position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director. Qualifications (Education, Training and Experience): A high school diploma from an accredited school or a GED. Must maintain a valid telephone number. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain Class "A" CDL within six (6) months of employment. Must be able to obtain a Class "C" Water Distribution License within eighteen (18) months of employment. Required to pass and maintain qualification for: Respiratory Protection Physical, Pulmonary Function, Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Some knowledge of the practices, methods, tools and equipment used in the maintenance, repair and testing of water meters. Skill in using and caring for tools and equipment appropriate to the work. Ability to learn the design, principles, and specific mechanisms of various types of water meters. Ability to diagnose defects in water metering equipment and to determine proper corrective measures. Ability to prepare reports and daily paperwork. Ability to communicate to Water Distribution employees and internal and external customers via telephone, radio, and other means of communication. Ability to be a self-starter, self-motivated, and detail-oriented. Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly, and may have to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally during routine keyboard operations. Occupation does require repetitive motion, such as movement of the wrist, hands, legs, and/or fingers. The job risks 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, and traffic. The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception. 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 Statute 440.102. The City of Lakeland is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and a drug free workplace. City of Lakeland 2024 Summary Sheet Annual Leave Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows: Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month. Sick Leave Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month. Sick Leave Pool Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary. Family & Medical Leave Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working. Pension Plan Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees. Defined Benefit Plan: Plan C Employee 4.16% Employer 15.66% OR Defined Contribution Plan: Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire Employer 15.39% Deferred Compensation 457 Plan: A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time. Maximum contribution for 2025 is $23,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250. Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C. Holidays Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year. Funeral Leave Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family. Jury/Witness Duty Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities. Military Leave Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information). Maternity Leave Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave. Leave of Absence Without Pay Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification. Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in
This is entry level semi-skilled mechanical work in repairing, testing, and installing water meters. Work includes various semi-skilled tasks in the shop and field learning how to clean, repair, maintain, and test water meters. Meter repair work is performed under immediate supervision of a foreman. Work is reviewed through efficient operation of meters, inspections, and consultations. Essential Functions: Prepares water meters for rebuilding; washes mud and grease from exterior; disassembles all major and minor parts. Assists in performing maintenance mechanic functions in fabrication, small motor and engine repair, and sprinkler systems. Rebuilds registers and gear trains; paints meters; stamps numbers on meters; learns the different procedures in completely rebuilding and maintaining water meters in the field and shop. Performs helper duties for night time call out. Performs all other associated duties regarding the installation and maintenance of water lines/attributes and other associated services provided by the City. Must work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. Position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director. Qualifications (Education, Training and Experience): A high school diploma from an accredited school or a GED. Must maintain a valid telephone number. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain Class "A" CDL within six (6) months of employment. Must be able to obtain a Class "C" Water Distribution License within eighteen (18) months of employment. Required to pass and maintain qualification for: Respiratory Protection Physical, Pulmonary Function, Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Some knowledge of the practices, methods, tools and equipment used in the maintenance, repair and testing of water meters. Skill in using and caring for tools and equipment appropriate to the work. Ability to learn the design, principles, and specific mechanisms of various types of water meters. Ability to diagnose defects in water metering equipment and to determine proper corrective measures. Ability to prepare reports and daily paperwork. Ability to communicate to Water Distribution employees and internal and external customers via telephone, radio, and other means of communication. Ability to be a self-starter, self-motivated, and detail-oriented. Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly, and may have to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally during routine keyboard operations. Occupation does require repetitive motion, such as movement of the wrist, hands, legs, and/or fingers. The job risks 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, and traffic. The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception. 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 Statute 440.102. The City of Lakeland is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and a drug free workplace. City of Lakeland 2024 Summary Sheet Annual Leave Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows: Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month. Sick Leave Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month. Sick Leave Pool Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary. Family & Medical Leave Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working. Pension Plan Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees. Defined Benefit Plan: Plan C Employee 4.16% Employer 15.66% OR Defined Contribution Plan: Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire Employer 15.39% Deferred Compensation 457 Plan: A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time. Maximum contribution for 2025 is $23,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250. Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C. Holidays Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year. Funeral Leave Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family. Jury/Witness Duty Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities. Military Leave Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information). Maternity Leave Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave. Leave of Absence Without Pay Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification. Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in