New Job Meter Technician In Tennessee

Job Summary:

City of Lebanon, TN is looking for a skilled and experienced Meter Technician to join our team in Lebanon, TN. This position is responsible for receiving daily tickets to transfer and change out water meters for both new and existing customers. Troubleshoots metering and/or billing complaints, locates water meters for customers when meters are covered up and etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned):

Works and assists as part of a crew in digging ditches and laying pipe; and the repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines.
Performs all duties in conformance with; appropriate safety and security standards.
Performs some/all duties of Utility Light Equipment Operator as required or assigned.
Installs meters, removes meters, transfers meters. Cuts water on and off.
Assists in controlling traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas as required or assigned.
Investigates water leaks on service lines and meter sets. Repairs or assists in repairing water leaks.
Reads water meters for accuracy.
Operates various types of light equipment such as shovels, picks, etc.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of equipment operating principles; working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to vehicular equipment operations; working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to observe proper safety precautions; ability to establish effective working relations with other employees, supervisors and the public; ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions; ability to drive and operated a variety of equipment under varying conditions, excavation sites.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the city. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to carry out oral and written instructions safely and efficiently.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variable in standardized situations.

DRIVER'S LICENSE: Must have a valid Tennessee Driver's License & clear driving record.

EDUCATION: H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. is required OR equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. .

BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of one year related experience or training is strongly desired. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, primarily Outlook, Word and Excel is required. Proficient with mobile technology such as tablets. smartphone and iPad is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Must be able to drive and operate a City vehicle, SUV or light truck. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This position is a safety sensitive position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: It shall be the responsibility of the City of Lebanon Public Services Commissioner to assess the type(s) of reasonable accommodations which may be necessary to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of this role and to provide such necessary reasonable accommodations to a qualified individual with a disability, provided that nothing herein shall be construed to require the provision of reasonable accommodations if doing so will impose an undue hardship on the employing agency or a direct threat to the safety of himself/herself or others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $22.94 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person