Meter Technician, Charleston Water System
Responsible for setting, removing, reading, evaluating, turning on, and shutting off water meters. In some cases, minor repairs may be necessary. •Setting, removing, turning on and shutting off water meters. •Performs repairs of water meters and meter boxes. Assist with Field test meters 3” to 10” and bench test meters up to 2”. •Checks meters for leaks and poor pressure. •Reads water consumption meters and records volume used by residential and commercial customers. Report to the appropriate departments any irregularities with meters, meter boxes, mains, valves, valve boxes, hydrants,
Returns the computer to the business office for billing purposes. • Subject to 24-hour on-call on a rotating basis. • Performs pressure and flow tests on water lines to establish flow capabilities, and to locate flow deficiencies. • Ability to complete work tickets, inventory supply requests and accident reports. Assists with the correction of crossed services. • Operation of corresponding valves to ensure proper position and operation. • Route work in the proper sequence to complete assigned work. • Responsible for the safeguarding and maintenance of issued CWS vehicles and equipment.
May be required to work during emergency conditions. •Regular attendance is required. •Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures. •Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures. •Assists lead technician and/or supervisor when needed. •May notify customers of unusual high-water usage. •May be required to complete work tickets, accident reports and other appropriate documents. •Performs other duties as required. •During emergency situations, must transport vehicles to Hanahan Plant •Must be able to work a team.
Must have a valid South Carolina Driver’s License. Must pass the “D” Water Distribution Operator’s License exam within 24 months of hire. • Two (2) years’ experience in construction, pipefitting, meter reading manufacturing, or utility environment. High school diploma or GED required • Must have good knowledge of our service area. • Some knowledge of pipefitting and/or pump skills. • Working knowledge of pipe-fitting practices, setting and removing meters and retros desirable.
Training Needs: • OSHA and Departmental safety training as required. • Skills Based Training. • Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements. • ISO 14001 standards for department and company. • See Department Competency and Training Matrix for this
Frequent gripping or grasping of tools or objects. •Ability to perform routine tasks with tools: shovel, screwdriver, hand pump, probe, box key and water key. •Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when adjusting on equipment. •Must be able to make visual observations in daylight and night. •Subject to noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hearing Protection is required. •Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pound
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