Meter Technician I - (26-WS-813021-026)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Meter Technician I

Job Code:

S0173

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

Regular

Date Last Revised:

12/3/2024

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Union

Department Name and Division:

Water-Meter Operations, Operations

Salary Schedule:

Regular Wage Service (RW)

Cost Center Code:

813021

Grade:

RW08

Essential Position:

No

Reports To:

Foreman, Meter Technical

EEO Code:

Skilled Craft Workers

Work Format

In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia . We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Meter Technician I aids Meter Technician II engaged in the performance of various field duties in support of customer services, i.e., field testing, installation, maintenance, and replacement of meters, obtaining reads from vault meters following confined space entry procedures, performing bench test of Authority meters, and recording results in various systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Performs field tests of meters, records test data, retests meters and record results.

- Obtains reads from meters in vaults following confined space entry procedures.

- Assists with installing all-size meters and meter transmission units (MTU) programming MTUs using mobile devices and troubleshooting transmissions to obtain meter readings.

- Assists with the performance of bench tests of all-size meters, capturing test data in applicable systems.

- Participates in field surveys to facilitate meter change-outs and installations.

- Participates in the termination and restoration of service on accounts for non-payment and non-compliance.

- Maintains and records inventory of meters, parts and tools and follows DC Water’s procurement and disposal policies in maintaining inventory.

- Completes required forms and reconciles issuance and inventory supply at designated intervals.

- Maintains inventory of equipment on vehicle and follows appropriate reconciliation procedure.

- Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner.

- Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.

- Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities : N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers in the department and throughout the Authority, as well as customers and contractors.

Other: The incumbent is subject to being placed on call during hours and schedule identified by the Authority.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are p rovided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Two (2) years of utility experience.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Required Skills:

Skill in basic data entry and in using computers and mobile devices.

Basic mathematical skills.

Ability to read maps.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License.

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Ability to crawl and work in tight, unlit and unfinished spaces.

Subject to indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/hot temperatures.

Subject to noise, vibration, and to hazards from a variety of physical conditions.

Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation, or to exposure to oils or other cutting fluids.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Experience in the operation and maintenance of meter test benches, maintaining and issuing inventory items, and testing meters in accordance with AWWA standards.

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Skills:

Skill in categorizing, organizing, and recognizing all meter parts for various meter types and sizes.

Ability to assist with the testing and installation of meters.

A bility to operate sandblaster and drill press.

The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.*

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.

- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com .