Meter Technician
City of Broken Arrow
Job Description
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Location: 5406 Utilities Meter Reading
Pay Grade: A03
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Under general supervision, reads and maintains all City water meters.
*This position performs duties deemed to be “safety-sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies*
Essential Job Functions
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- Reads water meters on an assigned route.
- Turns off and locks meters for non-payment.
- Turns on water meters.
- Maintains meters; cleans dirt and grass from meter boxes; replaces meter boxes and lids.
- Installs new meters.
- Repairs or replaces curb stop and meters.
- Drives AMR routes.
- Assists in processing of service orders.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated is required. Possession of or ability to readily obtain an ODEQ Class D Water License within 6 months of employment is required.
Physical Requirements
Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in medium work, typically involving some combination of balancing, crouching, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight (up to 50 pounds).
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An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the City of Broken Arrow policies, including the successful completion of a background check and drug/physical screening.
City of Broken Arrow is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected class. Broken Arrow is committed to reasonable accommodation, and a smoke free/drug free workplace.