Meter Services Technician I
Core
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot water meters and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems in the field.
Role type
entry-level field technician (water utility)
Builds
water meter infrastructure and AMI endpoints for over 1,000,000 residents
Domain
water utility / municipal infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
field investigation, GIS mapping, vehicle operation, customer service, remote-read signal troubleshooting, meter installation/maintenance
Preferred skills
plumbing/mechanical/oil field/utility/construction experience, work order system knowledge, bilingual
Technologies
GIS, AMI systems, work order systems
Responsibilities
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot remote-read radio communication signals; Perform installation and preventative maintenance on water meters, endpoints, pipe fittings, valves, meter boxes, and lids; Perform water services field investigations in response to customer inquiries; Obtain and validate water meter readings, turn on/off water services, and lock water service for delinquent accounts; Locate water assets utilizing maps and Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Inspect, operate, and maintain assigned City vehicles, equipment, tools, and machinery.