Meter Technician I (26-WS)

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.

At DC Water we provide more than 700000 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 Georges 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 dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

The Meter Technician I aids Meter Technician IIengaged in the performance of various field duties in support of customer services i.e. field testinginstallation maintenance and replacement of metersobtaining reads from vault meters following confined space entry procedures performing bench test of Authority meters and recording results invarious systems.

• 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 surveysto facilitate meter change-outs and installations.
• Participates in the termination and restoration of service on accounts for non-paymentand non-compliance.
• Maintains and records inventory of meters parts and tools and follows DC Waters 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.

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 provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

*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.

At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations 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 valuesaccountability 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.

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