Pay Range: $21.26/hr. - $26.57/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Friday October 25, 2024

Workdays & Hours: 1st Shift Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

                                   2nd Shift Monday – Friday 1:00 pm– 9:30 pm

                                       Some evening/weekend work required

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

 The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Meter Service Technician II job is available within the City of Fort Worth Water Department in the Meter Services section. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for conducting water meter asset surveys, identifying lead and galvanized materials, and managing survey work orders. You will play a crucial role in surveying both new and rehabilitated development areas, ensuring adherence to quality assurance and quality control standards for our Geographical Information Mapping System (GIS).

This position operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, responding promptly to the needs of over 296,000 Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) meters that require diligent maintenance. You will also provide invaluable support to the Utility's IT team to enhance the GIS mapping of water meter assets.

If you are driven, detail-oriented, and ready to take on a vital role in maintaining the water infrastructure of our community, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team!

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Two (2) years of increasingly responsible water meter repair, installation, and reading experience
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, within six (6) months of employment, a Class C Water Distribution certification from the State of Texas Distribution certification from the State of Texas
  • Must be able to work rotational on call, after hours, including evenings, weekends holidays and overtime as needed
  • Must be able to pass a drug test and physical

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Previous plumbing, mechanical, utility, or construction field work experience
  • Knowledge and experience using a work order system
  • Bilingual
  • Basic computer skills

The Meter Services Technician II job responsibilities include: 

  • Performs installation and preventative maintenance on 1.5”-2” water meters, endpoints (radio transmitter), pipe fittings, valves, meter boxes and lids.
  • Programs connection of meter and endpoint to radio network and configures route and cycle information
  • Performs complex water services field investigations in response to customer inquiries, inspects condition of 1.5”-2” water meters and pipe fittings for installation, repair, or replacement. Identifies and reviews resource needs with appropriate management staff.
  • Assists in the installation and preventive maintenance on 3” and above water meters.
  • Assists in water meter projects performed by in-house staff and/or contractors.
  • Creates and completes electronic work order assignments. Confirms that all necessary information is included on the work order including accurate meter, register and smart point information.
  • Assists in monitoring and evaluating quality, responsiveness, efficiency and effectiveness of assigned field operations methods and procedures.
  • Assists in inspecting of maintenance, construction, repair and operational activities.
  • Assists in conducting inspections of Meter Services Technician I vehicles and tools.
  • Assists with training Meter Services Technician I. Communicates Meter Services Technician I productivity, operational needs, and inspects their and vehicles job related issues to Senior Meter Services Technician and/or Crew Leader.
  • Assists with special projects and performs other duties as required.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand

Working Conditions Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases and work space restrictions. Requires working outdoors in all-weather environments including wind, rain, snow, extreme cold, or high heat, fumes, etc. Frequently exposed to dangers related to plants, animals, insects, spiders, and snakes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. This includes but is not limited to cases of water meters, registers, and automated metering supplies, tools, equipment, etc. Duties require mobility to work out in the field.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

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