Field Meter Technician

Note: This opportunity is available only to current employees of WSSC Water.

Essential Functions

- Installs, tests, repairs, rebuilds, replaces, and maintains commercial and domestic water meters from various manufacturers

- Performs some pipe work repairs, as needed to complete a meter job

- Replaces worn and/or defective parts and reassembles meters

- Investigates and reports unusual conditions to his/her supervisor

- Tests meters at the job site for accuracy and inspects for leaks

- Tests and repairs meters in the field and/or shop as needed

- Contacts property owner/occupants and notifies them of repair schedule

- Ensures safe environment in meter vaults through the use of atmospheric analyzers, fresh air blowers, and water pumps

- Uses a variety of hand tools (some powered) in cramped, underground vaults, often under adverse environmental and physical conditions

- Maintains crew vehicle in an inspection-ready status at all times

- Maintains maintenance or repair records and completes work tickets daily

- Ensures that the job site conforms with all safety rules and practices as established by OSHA, the State of Maryland, and WSSC Water

- May read meters, as required

Other Functions

Performs related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

- Ability to lift items that weigh up to 100 pounds

- Work in cramped and/or water-filled underground vaults

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

- Thorough knowledge of all commercial and domestic water meter components and procedures for assembly, disassembly, and repair

- Thorough knowledge of AWWA and WSSC Water meter test standards and parameters for turbine, compound, positive displacement, fire, and detector check meters

- Knowledge of and ability to use common hand and power tools

- Ability to direct and instruct less experienced technicians on semi-skilled tasks

- Ability to give and follow verbal and written instructions

- Ability to write legibly and prepare work tickets

- Ability to work effectively with employees and the general public

- Ability to learn new concepts and skills as technology and procedures evolve

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

- High School diploma or equivalent

- 2 years meter related experience

Large meter mechanic