City of Arlington
Water Meter Srvcs South
Salary: $17.46 - $21.82 JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, completes daily work orders related to meter services including installation, termination, lockouts, repairs and resolving problems in the field. Essential Job Functions:
Turn on water service for new customers, turn off service for closed or delinquent accounts and record. Meter readings for final billings in assigned territory. Respond to emergency calls for assistance; investigate customer complaints related to pressure/flow, leaks, or high consumption. Replace defective meters and control valves, leaking gaskets, damaged boxes, and lids at the metering site. Assist on large meter crew performing maintenance on meters sized 3" to 10". Perform scheduled change-outs of aged or malfunctioning meters, 3/4" and 1" in size. Other Job Functions:
Assist Meter Reading in facilitating safe access to metering sites by repairing reported defects and clearing impediments at the metering site. Performs repairs and preventative services on all water and wastewater infrastructure including but not limited to: Water mains Water services Water taps AMI infrastructure Fire hydrants Valves Sewer mains Sewer services Manholes Cleanouts Minimum Qualifications:
Skill with organization and attention to detail. Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications. Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means. Knowledge of Water Utilities operations; policies, procedures, ordinances. Knowledge of specifications for all size meters and metering sites, metering functions and related terminology. Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures. Ability to work within a set schedule. Ability to work independently under general instructions. Ability to work in confined spaces under extreme weather conditions. Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment used in the trade. Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals. Ability to understand and visualize combined metering scenarios. Ability to respond on a scheduled on-call basis and to work extended periods of time under imposed emergency assignments. Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication. Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks. Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives. Ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately. Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to carrying, data entry, dragging, driving, holding, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, seeing, sitting, sorting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting body, walking, and writing. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier. Ability to operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to PC, calculator, two-way radio, jack hammer, and port-a-power winch. Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 100 pounds. Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies. City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Salary: $17.46 - $21.82 JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, completes daily work orders related to meter services including installation, termination, lockouts, repairs and resolving problems in the field. Essential Job Functions:
Turn on water service for new customers, turn off service for closed or delinquent accounts and record. Meter readings for final billings in assigned territory. Respond to emergency calls for assistance; investigate customer complaints related to pressure/flow, leaks, or high consumption. Replace defective meters and control valves, leaking gaskets, damaged boxes, and lids at the metering site. Assist on large meter crew performing maintenance on meters sized 3" to 10". Perform scheduled change-outs of aged or malfunctioning meters, 3/4" and 1" in size. Other Job Functions:
Assist Meter Reading in facilitating safe access to metering sites by repairing reported defects and clearing impediments at the metering site. Performs repairs and preventative services on all water and wastewater infrastructure including but not limited to: Water mains Water services Water taps AMI infrastructure Fire hydrants Valves Sewer mains Sewer services Manholes Cleanouts Minimum Qualifications:
Skill with organization and attention to detail. Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications. Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means. Knowledge of Water Utilities operations; policies, procedures, ordinances. Knowledge of specifications for all size meters and metering sites, metering functions and related terminology. Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures. Ability to work within a set schedule. Ability to work independently under general instructions. Ability to work in confined spaces under extreme weather conditions. Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment used in the trade. Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals. Ability to understand and visualize combined metering scenarios. Ability to respond on a scheduled on-call basis and to work extended periods of time under imposed emergency assignments. Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication. Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks. Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives. Ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately. Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to carrying, data entry, dragging, driving, holding, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, seeing, sitting, sorting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting body, walking, and writing. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier. Ability to operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to PC, calculator, two-way radio, jack hammer, and port-a-power winch. Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 100 pounds. Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies. City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.