• Job Description

  Req#: 4604429
  The City of Greensboro exists to partner with the community to build the desired quality of life for Greensboro. All of our actions are guided by our commitment to and measured by our success in building public trust and the future we and the community desire. Critical to our success is maintaining a work environment that fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of our residents. If this sounds like a purpose that you would like to share, please consider the opportunity below.
  
  
  Compensation and Benefits:
  
  
  Hiring Salary Range : $41,331.00. - $46,492.00 Full Salary Range : $41,331.00 - $63,229.00 Annually
  
  
  You can learn more about the benefits that the City of Greensboro offers by visiting
  https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/people-culture/benefits.
  Work Schedule:
  Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  
  
  
  Prim ary Duties/Brief Description of Work:
  
  The Meter Services Technician will assist the Lead Meter Technician in performing a wide range of duties while working in underground vaults. This would include but not be limited to the following: Water meter change-outs, leak detection on services and mains, set permit meters, inspect and test backflow devices, and perform flow tests on services. The employee in this position will also be involved in troubleshooting technical electro-mechanical water meters that use radio frequency and when necessary, perform field repairs that can include stripping small wires, installing burial kits on leads, and replacing the meters, register dials and transmitters. The selected employee will interact with the general public and be required to make independent judgment while following established policies and procedures. The successful applicant must have good verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and have good organizational skills. The physical requirements of the position include bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 lbs, walking and climbing ladders to access the below ground meters and valves as well as working in inclement weather. The job is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA.
  Minimum Qualifications:
  • Valid Driver's License
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • NC AWWA Meter Services Technician Certification ("OR" the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire date)
  • 1+ years of experience changing and troubleshooting water meters, and/or a combination of related maintenance field experience (e.g., plumbing, pipe layers, electrical, utilities etc.)
  • Experience using handheld electronic devices to read and/or trouble shoot water, gas or electric meters
  • Experience using required tools to perform the job duties such as wrenches, screwdrivers, ratchet/socket and small power tools
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • NC AWWA Meter Services Technician Certification
  • Experience working with Enquesta Billing Software
  • Experience working with Sensus Field Logic application or similar meter installation and service application.
  • Meter Viewer or other utility asset locating software
  • Experience with routing software to aid in service address locating

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