Water Meter Technician [United States]

 

Class Title

Water Meter Technician

Class Code

212

Salary

$3,678.00 - $5,177.00 Monthly

Basic Function

Under supervision, reads and records consumer water usage; inspects, tests, installs, and replaces water meters; and performs related work as required.

Typical Duties

(May include, but are not limited to the following):

• Walk and drive on assigned routes to read commercial and residential water meters.
• Record meter readings using electronic hand-held equipment.
• Use a computer to download route information to hand-held recorders, upload route information from hand-held recorders, and generate reports.
• Review reports for accuracy.
• Maintain area around meter box, including emptying dirt and water from boxes, and trimming foliage so meters can be read.
• Identify irregularities in readings and prepare work tags for testing or maintenance of meters and meter boxes.
• Investigate water meters identified as having performance problems to ensure that meters are operable and meet standards.
• Remove old or inoperable meters, install new meters, and maintain meters according to work orders.
• Repair minor leaks at meter; perform minor repair and maintenance of small meters, such as cleaning strainers and replacing registers.
• Assist Water Meter Supervisor in repair of large meters.
• Maintain computerized records, including meter repair work, dates of installation and removal, and test results.
• Maintain tools and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic mechanical principles related to the operation of mechanical equipment, such as meters
• Safe work practices

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Skills:

• Dexterity to work with small meter parts
• Mechanical aptitude to learn technical procedures and tasks

Ability to:

• Walk 4 - 6 miles daily on meter routes in all weather conditions
• Lift approximately 300 meter lids weighing up to 30 pounds each on a daily basis
• Use small hand tools and equipment to install, test, maintain, and repair meters
• Safely perform manual labor which involves frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and carrying of items up to 65 pounds (as determined by a preemployment physical)
• Read and understand water meter billing and other related documents
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain accurate records
• Read and follow street maps
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and act in a courteous manner when dealing with the public
• Wear a uniform

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and abilities shown is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these requirements would be:

• High school graduation or tested equivalent.

Licenses:

• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver's license and a safe driving record.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with the Santa Cruz area streets plan

Class Detail

Reports to: Water Meter Supervisor

Supervises: Non-Supervisory

Bargaining Unit: Service

Classification No.: 212

Date of Issue: 10/99

Supersedes: 7/76 (Formerly Water Meter Reader)

SALARY - This classification belongs to the Service bargaining unit and has a nine-step salary range. All classifications in this bargaining unit add an additional wage Step J on 7/14/18 by MOU agreement. Appointment may be made commensurate with experience. The current salary schedule is posted on the City website. See MOU for salary practices.

UNION REPRESENTATION - This classification belongs to the Service Employees' bargaining unit. All employees within this unit are represented by the Service Employees' International Union.

APPOINTMENT - Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted, to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire. Appointments to regular positions are subject to a six-month probationary period (unless specified as 12-month by Service Employees MOU) which is considered a part of the selection process. Probationary employees may be terminated without recourse during this period. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

LEAVE

Vacation – 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.

Sick – 12 days/year

Holidays – up to 11 days/year
Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time

INSURANCE – (available to employee and eligible dependents)

Medical – Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage (pro-rated for part-time).
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program – City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period.

Life – City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy.

Long Term Disability – City provides a long term disability plan.

RETIREMENT

All new regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 9.75% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Accident Protection Insurance

Bilingual Pay if required by position

Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance

Direct Deposit

Discount Bus Pass Program

Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care

Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)

In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month (if not participating in City offered Medical Plan)

Shift Differential

Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

The information included in this listing is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Leaves and most Insurance contributions are pro-rated for part-time benefited employees.

 

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