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Company Name : San Antonio Water System
Location : San Antonio, TX 78212
Position : Meter Technician

Job Description : Starting Hourly Rate: $16.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

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The Meter Technician installs, resets, removes, and tests water meters; responds to and diagnoses customer calls for leaks or no water on a daily basis, and maintains the water distribution infrastructure within and including the meter box while promoting and practicing a safe working environment.

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Removes defective meters, generally up to 3-inches in diameter, installs new meters, replaces/resets meter boxes, and repairs/maintains fire hydrant meters.
Repairs water service leaks within the meter box.
Responds to reports of leaks, broken meters, and no water complaints; makes field inspections and diagnoses problems in response to customer inquiries; makes repairs when problems are SAWS’ responsibility and advises customers of needed repairs when leaks are not SAWS’ responsibility.
Assists in testing meters in the Meter Shop and in the field.
Coordinates and prioritizes schedules, assignments, equipment, and materials to ensure completion of daily assignments and projects.
Organizes, cleans, and maintains vehicle, tools, equipment, and facilities used to test and repair meters; stocks vehicle with the necessary tools and supplies.
Operates a variety of hand tools and equipment in the removal, installation, adjustment, repair, and servicing of meters.
Assists with the setup of work zone traffic control and promotes and practices a safe working environment.
Performs administrative duties to support field personnel activities by updating work orders and services requests in the computerized maintenance management system (INFOR) with findings, resource usage, and completion status. Creates follow-up work orders for other groups as necessary.
Utilizes GIS (GeoCortex), block maps, and/or as-built drawings in performing daily assignments.
Reads residential, commercial, and industrial meters, as required during repairs or meter sets.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
Corresponds regularly with supervisor via email to understand priorities and communicate items requiring immediate attention and external follow-up.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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Works under general supervision.

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High School Diploma or GED.
Eighteen (18) months experience performing basic maintenance and/or construction in a water distribution or wastewater collection system.
Basic PC skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Proficient in the use of materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution/wastewater collection systems.
Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
Perform position-specific physical testing.
Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

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Experience in troubleshooting and repair of water meters.
Six (6) months of experience in water repair services in a water distribution system or plumbing maintenance repairs.
Class “D” Texas Water Operator’s License
Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Experience utilizing the INFOR (Hansen) computerized maintenance management system.

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Exercises extreme caution and understanding of safety policies and procedures.
Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers.

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Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 55 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.

Working conditions are primarily outside, exposed to wet, humid, or extreme weather conditions; slippery, uneven surfaces; excessive noise; heavy traffic; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. Operates company vehicle on a daily basis.

May be required to work hours other than regular daytime schedules such as weekends, holidays, nights, on-call, and in emergency response situations.

San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers. From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:

Competitive, market-based salaries
Performance-based incentives
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Life insurance
Prescription drug program
Vision care plan
Two retirement plans
Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
Disability income
Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
Education assistance program
Employee assistance program
Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
Wellness programs
Community service opportunities
Click on the link for additional information regarding benefits: SAWS Benefits

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