SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES : This class is responsible for testing/repairing all types of electric and water meters and ensuring all classes of water meters meet AWWA standards and electric meters meet ANSI standards. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, cleaning/inspecting meters for visible defects/damages; bench testing AMI meters for accuracy and meeting of applicable standards; rebuilding large water meters; testing flex net modules and meters, installing/powering up, and programming Smart AMI meters and associated equipment; inputting/ maintaining computer assisted records on all meters into meter management system; performing preventative maintenance/ overhauling meters by installing and programming KYZ Kits; maintaining records of various inventory, related equipment, meter inventories and retired meters; generating reports/loading customer profiles; conduct site visits as needed to conduct water meter testing; writing service orders for meter change-out; building prefab meters, loading manifest files in meter management system and creating various forms and meter configurations in CIS systems. Issuing/receiving meters to and from PWC Personnel, maintaining inventory of electric/water meters, seals, keys and placing meter orders. Probing meters in field for billing, provide feedback on system related meter issues. Operates under supervision of the Meter Services Manager in accordance with established policies and procedures; Provides training to employees in all facets of meter operation, maintenance, and calibration; Extended hours, stand-by. Performs related work as required.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Computer, MDT’s, AMI related equipment, vehicle, meter reading/testing/communication, Flex Net Utility Tool and other equipment, as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures; good knowledge of the use/operation/testing/calibration/repair of all types of electric and water meters; good knowledge of personal computer/applicable software; good knowledge of the use/maintenance of tools/equipment/materials used in the installation/testing/calibration/repair of electric and water meters; skill in installing/powering up, and programming AMI units; ability to operate MDT when needed; ability to instruct/train other meter repair technicians in testing/repairing/calibration techniques; ability to compile/establish/maintain an effective meters records operation; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to work within Microsoft Office/Excel/Outlook; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, the general public, and all levels of employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Meter Repair Technician or related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess/maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
SAFETY HAZARDS: Electrical current and those associated with the position.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: As required in the Public Works Commission’s Safety Manual.
EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS: This job description is general and illustrative of the kind of duties required of this position. It is not exhaustive and does not contain a detailed description of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent occupying this position.
GRADE 407 $26.26-$34.59/HOUR
