Water Meter Repairer I or II

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This is skilled mechanical work in repairing, testing, and installing water meters. Work includes a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the shop and field in cleaning, repairing, maintaining, and testing water meters. Work is reviewed through efficient meter operations, general inspections, and consultation with a supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Installs, removes, and relocates residential and commercial water meters; replaces broken boxes and damaged meters; repairs water meter registers; repairs meter leaks.
• Tests water meters; repairs service lines; cuts off water for delinquent accounts and plumbing repairs.
• Checks on low water pressure, high bill complaints, and water leaks under solid flooring with an electronic leak locator.
• Disassembles water meters; cleans parts; inspects, refits, and replaces discs, spindles, and parts in gear trains; rebuilds registers and reassembles meters.
• Performs maintenance mechanic duties, including machine work, welding, fabrication, and repairs to pumps, tapping machines, and various water system tools and equipment.
• May be required to participate and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
• May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.

• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

Qualifications for Water Meter Repairer I

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED
• Two years of experience in repairing and maintaining water meters.
• Must possess and maintain a Class “C” Water Distribution License.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “A” Commercial driver’s license. The employing department will determine the required appropriate endorsements.

• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain Class “A” CDL within six months of employment.
• Must be able to obtain a Class “C” Water Distribution License within 18 months of employment.
• Required to pass and maintain qualification for:
  • Respiratory Protection Physical.
  • Pulmonary Function.
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).

• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Required to pass and maintain qualification for:
  • Respiratory Protection Physical.
  • Pulmonary Function.
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, and equipment used to maintain, repair, and test water meters.
• Knowledge of the design, principles, and specific mechanisms of various types of water meters.
• Knowledge of welding, small engine repair, and other shop-type trades.
• Skill in the use and care of work-related tools and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose defects in water metering equipment and to determine proper corrective measures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public.

• Requires active work that involves walking or standing most of the time, exerting up to 120 pounds of force regularly in such ways as loading/unloading and lifting heavy equipment.
• The job risks exposure to bright/dim light, dust, pollen, extreme heat/cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes or noxious odors, electrical shock, toxic/caustic chemicals, asbestos-containing material, and traffic.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.