Class Code: 07312
METER SERVICE TECHNICIAN II
NATURE OF WORK
Work involves
responsibility for participation in the work and supervising subordinates in
maintaining accurate repair and service records, and for maintaining accepted
standards of work in the repair, servicing, installation, and removal of water
meters and associated piping and valves.
Employees are
responsible for determining materials and work methods used. Assignments come in oral and written form and
are sometimes accompanied by blueprints or schematics.
Work is performed
with independence within established rules and procedures.
Work is inspected
during process and upon completion for workmanship, compliance with
instructions and specifications, and for maintenance of established standards.
DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS
This classification
is distinguished from Meter Service Technician I by the supervisory
requirements and the greater experience requirements.
ILLUSTRATIVE
TASKS
Plans, lays out,
assigns, inspects and participates in the work of a group of water meter
repairers and other workers engaged in repairing, testing and servicing water
meters and; performs unusually difficult repair assignments in shop or field.
Makes field
investigations of complaints of low water pressure or high service charges;
checks fire lines and inspects leaks on premises; supervises and participates
in the field installation and repair of meters and, and maintenance of meter
boxes.
Orders and
supervises the maintenance of adequate supplies of meters and meter parts.
Maintains accurate
written and electronic records related to work orders and test results.
Performs related
work as required.
KNOWLEDGE,
ABILITIES AND SKILLS – REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE
(Applicants
are expected to possess the required Knowledge, Abilities, and/or Skills listed
below prior to being hired for positions in this job class.)
Knowledge of
methods, practices and materials involved in the maintaining, testing,
servicing and field installation of water meters.
Knowledge of the
construction and operating principles of water meters, pressure gauges,
portable flow meters, pressure recorders, Meter Master, and electronic
recording devices.
Knowledge of
plumbing techniques related to working on water meter pipes and valves.
Knowledge of OSHA
safety regulations related to confined spaces.
Ability to perform
basic field repairs and determine service needs of water meters and associated
piping and valves.
Ability to plan,
organize and supervise the work of subordinate workers.
Ability to maintain
accurate written and electronic records related to work orders and test
results.
Ability to train and
instruct subordinates.
Ability to
communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to lift and
carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
Ability to work from
written and oral instructions.
Ability to read
water meters.
Ability
to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full
accord with the letter and spirit of the County’s Ethics and Conflict of
Interest policies.
Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with the general public,
co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and
linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender,
ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political
affiliation.
Skill in the use of
tools and equipment used in maintaining or installing water meters.
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from an
accredited high school or other equivalent certification; two (2) years of
experience in the repair, testing and installing of a wide variety of water
meters and backflow prevention equipment; or any equivalent combination of
relevant training and experience.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Blue
Collar
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Code of Ethics
Certification: No
Class Spec.
Estab./Revised: E01/91, R05/05