Meter Technician City of Del City - 3.5 Oklahoma City, OK Job Details Full-time From $15.45 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Outdoor work experience Employee relationship building Company vehicle operation CDL Construction site experience Pipeline Full Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION

This is the work of semi-skilled labor involving the reading water meters and maintenance of the meter system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains meter system and reads meters.
• Drives maintenance vehicles and may be assigned to work orders from Utility Billing Division.
• On call nights and weekends in case of emergencies.
• Will handle turn-offs, turn-ons, meter pulls, meter change-outs, replacement of meter boxes and lids.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a Class "D" Water Operators License or be able to obtain one within six (6) months of employment date.
• Physical strength and agility to perform strenuous labor tasks under varying weather conditions, temperature extremes and work long hours.
• Knowledge of the City's meter system.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, fellow employees and administration.
• Ability to instruct new employees of the proper work procedures.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma State Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier.
• Physically capable of performing duties in extreme temperature variances.
• Capable of lifting objects over 50 lbs. at frequent intervals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make common-sense decisions.
• Ability to pull call on nights and weekends in case of emergencies.
• Responsible for notifying the supervisor of problems in the field.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in meter reading.
• Experience in construction or pipeline operations.
• Experience in light equipment operations.
• Possession of Oklahoma Commercial Driver License.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND GIVEN

Works under the direction of the Water Line Maintenance Supervisor and/or Crew Chief; however, is required to exercise judgment in the performance of duties. This job classification has been designated a safety-sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $15.45 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person