Meter Technician

Company: City of Cambridge
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Water meter installation:
repair or replacement of water meters
install and program Meter Transmitter Units (MTU) in public, private, institutional, or industrial establishments
troubleshoot water meters and MTUs when necessary
inspect water piping
perform accuracy testing on removed water meters
turn on and shutoff water as required
Customer Service:
investigate high water bills
investigate problems/complaints as well as investigate potential leaks at customer's property
schedule appointments with customers, prepares reports
verify exception reports, account numbers, MTU serial numbers and meter serial numbers for accuracy
keep records of materials and equipment including meter inventory and meter test results
May perform other related work as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Two (2) years minimum experience in water works construction and maintenance activities or equivalent.
Working knowledge of materials, methods and techniques related to the installation and maintenance of meters and MTUs.
Working knowledge of:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
MUNIS
Web browsers such as Chrome or Edge
A valid Class D driver's license is required
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (As Outlined in Current Independent Water Workers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement):
Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
Vacation and sick leave eligible
Sick Incentive Pay eligible
3 Personal Days
13 Paid Holidays
Clothing Allowance, $1,000 per year
Eligible for hourly stipends associated with Water Distribution licenses, Hoisting & Engineering licenses, and a Commercial Driver's License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, install water meters and MTUs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors and Outdoors, as well as varying weather conditions.
RATE: $23.98 to $30.80/hour + excellent benefits
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal applicants, submit a job bidding form and 2 copies of both your resume and cover letter; external applicants submit both your resume and cover letter via email to: employment@cambridgema.gov or to the Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139. Fax 617-349-4312. Resume and cover letter requested by 03/09/22. Position will remain open until filled.
THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY. WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES, WRITTEN MATERIALS IN ALTERNATIVE FORMATS, AND REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS IN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WILL BE PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FREE OF CHARGE, UPON REQUEST. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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