Meter Services Technician I

The role

You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot water meters and remote-read radio communication signals. This role involves field investigations, using GIS and maps, and providing customer service.

What you will do

• Installs, maintains and troubleshoots remote-read radio communication signals
• Performs installation and preventative maintenance on water meters, endpoints, pipe fittings, valves, meter boxes, and lids
• Performs water services field investigations in response to customer inquiries
• Inspects the condition of water meters and pipe fittings for installation, repair, or replacement
• Obtains and validates water meter readings
• Turns on/off water services, and locks water service for delinquent accounts
• Provides face-to-face customer service
• Locates water assets utilizing maps and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Inspects, operates, and maintains assigned City vehicles, equipment, tools, and machinery
• Performs other duties as required

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass physical and drug test
• Able to obtain a TCEQ Class D Water Distribution license within one (1) year of hire
• Able to obtain a TCEQ Class C Water Distribution license within two (2) years of hire
• Touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting
• Working outdoors in all-weather environments including wind, rain, snow, extreme cold, or high heat
• Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly

Nice to have

• Previous plumbing, mechanical, oil field, utility, or construction field work experience
• Knowledge and experience using a work order system
• Bilingual
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

Before you apply

• Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires
• Selected employees will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks including criminal background check, drug screen, and education verification

About the company

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Its employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents.