Hybrid Meter Technician presso City of The Colony, TX

About the Department

Provides accurate documentation to the billing department from water meter reads and meter maintenance. Interface with customers and provide complete and courteous customer service to the citizens of The Colony.

Position Duties

• Walk an average of five miles daily while reading meters. Requires kneeling, bending, stooping or squatting, lifting and replacing meter lids.
• Enter meter reads into hand held computer device by manual or touch pad input.
• Maintain and/or replace meters and meter boxes.
• Carry out various work orders required to verify reading accuracies. Turn on/turn off meters and respond to customers needs.
• Operate city vehicles safely and responsibly. Operate jackhammers, sewer cleaning machine and backhoe when properly trained.
• Assist on mainline water breaks and emergency situations involving water and sewer supply to the city. Safely direct construction area traffic.
• Perform basic plumbing procedures associated with maintaining meter connections, repairs and moving lines.
• Communicate effectively and courteously in person, in writing, over the telephone, and via e mail. Provide clear and accurate documentation.
• Perform duties predominantly outdoors in all weather extremes. Be available for after hours and on call situations.  Must be able to lift and carry 100 pounds, push, pull, or drag 150 pounds, sit, stand, stoop, bend, and twist for extended periods of time making utility repairs.
• May be required to perform other department duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Jackhammer, sewer cleaning machine, and pipe cutting / pipe fitting equipment. Must have good math skills. Required to work an on-call rotation.

Other Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. Texas drivers license with acceptable driving record. Ability to acquire a C” certificate of competency in water distribution. Class B CDL preferred.