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City of Harker Heights
Water Service Worker
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A Meter Reader works for a utility company to check meters that record the water, electricity or natural gas used by residential and commercial customers.
$45,026 / year median in Texas
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Water Service Worker City of Harker Heights
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SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed under the general supervision of the crew leader or the on-site supervisor.SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Operates a jackhammer, lawn mower, power saw, tapping machine, chain saw, hand tools, light trucks, and assist with sewer cleaning machine. Assists in installing water and sewer lines; repairs wastewater main and manholes; enters confined spaces (i.e. sewer or manholes) to do maintenance. Performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment. Performs meter accuracy tests on customers' meters. Installs and resets meters. Replaces meter boxes. Reads customer service meters. Loads and downloads hand-held meter devices. Turns meters on/off. Performs minor painting, plumbing, and maintenance. Cleans and stocks the truck. Loads and unloads various materials; performs yard clean-up and all other duties assigned. Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of the job. Exhibits the City of Harker Heights' Core Values.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED; must be able to obtain Texas CDL Driver's License within six (6) months from date of hire; must be able to obtain a Texas "D" Water Distribution and Collections I Certification within one (1) year from date of hire, and must be able to obtain a Texas "C" Water Distribution Certification with three (3) years from date of hire. A minimum of six (6) months experience in performing construction work requiring the use of equipment similar to or the same as assigned to this position. The City of Harker Heights offers a variety of competitive benefit packages for regular full-time employees which include: Health Insurance- Scott & White Health Plan & Prescription, Superior Vision, and UnitedHealthcare Dental . (100% paid by City for employee
- spouse and dependent coverage premiums paid by employee) Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Available with the High Deductible Health Plan option Paid Vacation Sick Time Holidays (13 paid holidays per year) Member Texas Municipal Retirement System (Contribution rate of 7%
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