Summary
Under the general supervision of the Public Works & Utilities Director, the Water/Wastewater Technician Trainee performs technical work in the reading of water meters and recording of water consumption. This position is responsible for the installation, repair and maintenance of water lines, installing water meters, reclaimed water lines, gravity sewer lines, wastewater force mains, general work orders and other work associated with the water & wastewater divisions. Work involves the incumbent to spend prolonged periods of time outdoors and involves considerable amounts of walking. Work is reviewed through observation and written reports for adherence to established policies and procedures. (Position Requires Overtime, Evening, Weekend & Holiday Work.)
Essential Functions
This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Locates and reads industrial, commercial and residential meters on an assigned route; enters reading in electronic data recorder; clears mud and debris from meter enclosures, as needed.
- Operates handheld computers; inspects meters for damages and tampering; replaces old water meters or ones that have ceased to work.
- Repairs and exchanges water meters to working condition.
- Reports vacant residences where service has not been disconnected and questionable reading too superior.
- Installs meters and meter boxes and turns system on and off as required.
- Installs, repairs and maintains water lines.
- Installs reclaimed water lines, gravity sewer lines and wastewater force mains.
- Must be available for announced or unannounced overtime work and the ability to respond to call-out during non-working hours or emergencies after initial training.
- Other duties as may be required and assigned.
