Austin Water (AMI) Water Meter Technicican Assistant
Core
Installation, repair, maintenance, and testing of Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) water meters and valves, including troubleshooting and leak inspections.
Role type
Water Meter Technician Assistant
Builds
Reliable water metering infrastructure for Austin Water customers
Domain
Municipal water utility / Physical infrastructure maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
water meter maintenance, wire splicing, gel cap installation, Bluetooth device pairing, RF propagation basics, power tool operation, diagram reading, confined space entry, ladder climbing, hazardous material handling, driver eligibility compliance
Preferred skills
water meter repair/exchange/testing experience, AMI meter maintenance, air compressor/pump operation, GIS software usage
Technologies
AMI software, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), GIS programs
Responsibilities
Install, repair, and maintain AMI water meters and valves; perform flow tests and interpret meter/gauge data; respond to customer service requests for shutoffs and leak checks; operate trucks and machinery; enter and document data on computers; act as a member of a confined space entry team
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC