About this role
DEPARTMENT Water Utilities SALARY $20.67 - $25.84 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: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• 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 perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, 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.
Qualifying Education and Experience:
• Possession of Class C driver’s license.
• Possession of a Class D Water Distribution license.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Class I Wastewater Collection license within first year of employment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Class C Water Distribution Operator’s License within 18 months.
• Completion of high school.
• One year of mechanical experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of pre-employment testing which includes Criminal Background, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Physical, and Motor Vehicle Check.
• Completion of high school.
• One year of mechanical experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of pre-employment testing which includes Criminal Background, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Physical, and Motor Vehicle Check. Employment Screenings Required: · Criminal background check · Human Performance Evaluation · Physical Health Examination · Motor Vehicle Review · Drug & Alcohol Screening
City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.