St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission
Meter Technician
St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission, California, Maryland, United States, 20619
Meter Technician
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Meter Technician
Salary
$49,398.00 - $75,284.00 Annually
Location
23121 Camden Way California, MD
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
107-0915
Department
Fiscal
Opening Date
09/15/2025
Closing Date
9/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Description
Job Summary:
Performs repairs and other services relating to water meters. Duties include repairing & replacing of Neptune AMR radio read meters (or similar), meter reading for monthly billing cycle, disconnection/reconnection of water services, work monthly stand-by on a rotational basis, and collecting meter information data logs. Position reports to the Supervisor, Utility Billing/Customer Service.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
Maintains the water meters and mounting assemblies used in the water distribution system
Reads meters to determine the total gallons of water used for billing purposes
Keeps inventory for the meters, registers, and other various supplies ordered for the Operations Department
Performs water disconnection/reconnection of water services as directed
Assists with special meter related projects as requested by a supervisor, Operations, and/or management
Performs maintenance of meter lids, vaults, backflow preventers and shut off points/curb stops. Works with the Construction Division on the installation of new curb stops/valves required for disconnecting services of customers with delinquent accounts
Addresses work orders and service orders related to meters and mounting assemblies, which are generated by customer concerns or management concerns with excessive use
Works stand-by on a rotational basis with other Meter Techs, to perform after-hours reconnection services during time of disconnection
Perform data logging functions on meters
Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.):
Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs and be able to acquire a working knowledge of computers systems used to perform daily duties
Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
Expert knowledge on relevant meter repair practices and procedures
Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures
Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):
Training and/or Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. and two or more years of job-related experience
Experience:
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
Licenses or Certificates:
Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license, Class C, Must obtain Water Distribution 1 License within 18 months
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands:
Requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 60 pounds.
Unusual Demands:
Work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress, which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., aggressive human behavior, extreme outdoor weather conditions, confined workspace, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.
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Meter Technician
Salary
$49,398.00 - $75,284.00 Annually
Location
23121 Camden Way California, MD
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
107-0915
Department
Fiscal
Opening Date
09/15/2025
Closing Date
9/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Description
Job Summary:
Performs repairs and other services relating to water meters. Duties include repairing & replacing of Neptune AMR radio read meters (or similar), meter reading for monthly billing cycle, disconnection/reconnection of water services, work monthly stand-by on a rotational basis, and collecting meter information data logs. Position reports to the Supervisor, Utility Billing/Customer Service.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
Maintains the water meters and mounting assemblies used in the water distribution system
Reads meters to determine the total gallons of water used for billing purposes
Keeps inventory for the meters, registers, and other various supplies ordered for the Operations Department
Performs water disconnection/reconnection of water services as directed
Assists with special meter related projects as requested by a supervisor, Operations, and/or management
Performs maintenance of meter lids, vaults, backflow preventers and shut off points/curb stops. Works with the Construction Division on the installation of new curb stops/valves required for disconnecting services of customers with delinquent accounts
Addresses work orders and service orders related to meters and mounting assemblies, which are generated by customer concerns or management concerns with excessive use
Works stand-by on a rotational basis with other Meter Techs, to perform after-hours reconnection services during time of disconnection
Perform data logging functions on meters
Other Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.):
Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel computer programs and be able to acquire a working knowledge of computers systems used to perform daily duties
Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
Expert knowledge on relevant meter repair practices and procedures
Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures
Ability to effectively communicate with other staff members
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):
Training and/or Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D. and two or more years of job-related experience
Experience:
Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
Licenses or Certificates:
Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license, Class C, Must obtain Water Distribution 1 License within 18 months
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands:
Requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 60 pounds.
Unusual Demands:
Work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress, which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., aggressive human behavior, extreme outdoor weather conditions, confined workspace, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.