Water Meter Technician

Join our dynamic team as a Meter Technician, where you will play a vital role in maintaining and servicing utility meters that ensure accurate measurement of energy consumption. Performs entry-level technical or specialized work in the Finance and Administrative Services department. Records and reports water meter readings, assists customers by answering questions and resolving complaints, performs routine inspections, and turns water meters on and off. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Responsibilities Reads 12000+ water accounts (either with a hand-held device or manually) and records readings electronically Performs meter box maintenance including meter box clean out and proper care of meter touchpads Performs water meter turn on services, including verification of meter number, opening of curb stop valve, reading the meter, and verifying whether there are any leaks or running water in the home Performs water meter turn off services, including verification of meter number, closing of curb stop valve, reading the meter, and providing notification via door hangers to customers Performs water meter re-checks, including verification of meter number, reading the meter, and recording reads Inputs and retrieves information through operation of computerized meter reading device Observes, investigates, and reports unusually low or high readings; re-reads meters; and examines meters for signs of tampering Listens and responds to customer concerns in the field, including answering questions and taking appropriate corrective action if needed Reports backflow, code compliance or other violations Performs annual field audits to verify meters for billing accuracy Serves as a call out team member once a month and provides after hours turn on services for our residents Performs other duties as assigned and/or required Qualifications High school diploma or GED;

Preferred:

One (1) years' experience reading meters, preferably with a governmental or non-profit agency or with an agency that provides governmental accounting services. Must have a State of Florida Class E driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Some knowledge of municipal utility rules and regulations or policies Knowledge of the geography and street locations in the City Some knowledge of the mechanism of water meters Skills in the use of hand tools needed for making routine repairs and adjustments Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) Skill in providing good customer service Ability to multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities Ability to quickly and independently learn new software Ability to organize work for timely completion Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule

PHYYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Tasks are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors.ed fieldwork!

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday 7am -6pm

Pay:

$18.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Paid time off

Experience:

water meters: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Coconut Creek, FL 33063 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person