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DALLAS-CITY OF Water Meter Technician I (Dallas Water Utilities)- 24-17473 in Dallas, Texas
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Job Summary
Performs a variety of skilled difficult or complex maintenance tasks in water meter testing and repair.
Job Description
Overview
The Water Meter Technician I performs entry level work in the testing, maintenance, and repair of water meters for the Dallas Water Utility. Assists in ensuring meters fully functional and accurately metering and makes repairs, exchanges, or performs maintenance activities.
Essential Functions
1 Evaluates and checks water meters across the city to ensure accurate metering for Dallas Water Utility Customers.
2 Identifies, determines, and addresses issues with meters; performs mechanical maintenance, repair, or adjustment to water meters.
3 Exchanges and adjusts problematic meters, accurately reports on issues and fixes, and tests meter to ensure accuracy; works and trains with senior level technicians to deliver excellent service.
4 Drives City vehicle to assigned areas for meter evaluation and checking; assists technicians with challenging issues or concerns with equipment; maintains safe driving and operating record.
5 Completes various paperwork regarding meter activities and technical work; ensures customer issues are addressed and meters fixed to be fully operational.
6 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
1 Knowledge of meter reading and repair
2 Knowledge of water utility operations and activities.
3 Knowledge of mechanical and te