City of Nampa

Water Meter Technician
Hiring Two Positions

The City of Nampa is seeking a motivated individual who wants to become a part of a dynamic and dedicated team of employees! This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of water usage throughout the City. If you enjoy independent work, like being outdoors and seeing the sights of the City, this may be the job for you! We have many benefits including:

• No Cost Employee Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan with over 11% employer contribution which is considered one of the Nation’s

best state retirement systems offering a lifetime benefit after vesting.

• 401k & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA
• Wellness Program
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center Discounts
  

Department: WATER
Job Status: Full Time
Hiring Salary Range: $15.70 - $18.84
Position Salary Range:$15.70-$21.98
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Water Meter Technician Lead
Amount of Travel Required: None
Job Type: Regular
Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule: Generally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; however, must be able to work flexible and varied hours.

POSITION SUMMARY
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Provides accurate readings and maintenance of water meters to ensure efficient operation; performs other duties as required or assigned.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The principal function of an employee in this class is to provide accurate readings and maintenance of water meters to ensure efficient operation. The work is performed under the direction and supervision of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other employees, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are to perform in an outdoor environment in a variety of terrains and weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Reads meters and makes complete and accurate consumption records.
• Ensures the efficient operation of meters in an assigned area, including performing routine maintenance on meters and service sites as required, proofing previous readings, and checking for leaks as needed.
• Monitors the conditions of the meters, and reports any problems or deficiencies to an assigned supervisor, including replacing water meters as well as damaged rings and lids
• Responds to service orders, including turning meters on or off as requested due to residents moving or emergencies, in addition to shutting off water services due to non-payment and performing irrigation turn-off when appropriate.
• Performs on-call (after-hours, evenings, holidays, and weekends) duties as assigned.
• Performs a variety of courier duties, including transporting mail in addition to delivering messages, materials, and supplies between the City and agencies or businesses.
• Serves as a general helper as needed, including arranging and delivering furniture, setting up chairs and tables, transporting boxes and other miscellaneous items, and removing snow from assigned areas upon request.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned, and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines.
Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner.
Respects the opinion of others and demonstrate a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others.
Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
Some knowledge of geography and street locations throughout the City.
Some knowledge of the practices, procedures, and operations, including plumbing operations, involved with the installation and repair of water meters and related equipment.
Some knowledge of general mathematical computations.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions.
Ability to work outdoors in physically demanding conditions.
Ability to make simple mathematical computations and accurate readings of meters.
Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Analytical Thinking - Using a logical reasoning process to break down the work through a situation or problem to arrive at an outcome. Recognizing fundamental elements of a situation, clarifying the situation, examining the facts, evaluating, interpreting, and integrating solutions.
• Commitment to Safety - Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Customer focus - Ability to take care of the customers" needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task no matter how small or seemingly unimportant.
• Organizational - Ability to be structured and methodical in working skills. Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.
• Stress Tolerance - Performing well when faced with pressure due to time frame, workload, adversity, disappointment, or opposition.
• Teamwork - Ability to work as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal, and contribute to team development and effective team dynamics.
• Technical Expertise and Usage - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in a technological area of specialty.
• Time Management - Ability to effectively utilize the available time for the completion of necessary job tasks.
  

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience: 1 plus years of experience in meter reading Or any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Computer Skills: Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.

Certifications & Licenses: Valid State of Idaho Driver’s License. Acquire a Water Distribution license within 1 year of accepting the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The principal duties of this class are to perform in an outdoor environment in a variety of terrains and weather conditions.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

FINGER DEXTERITY: Sufficient finger or manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and related equipment and efficiently operate two-way radio and use required meter reading devices.
SPEECH: Sufficient clarity of speech or other communication ability with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to communicate effectively and convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
HEARING: Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
VISUAL ABILITIES: Sufficient visual acuity or other power of observation with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to efficiently read water meters and accurately record all findings; identify any meter problems or leaks; make general observations of facilities and structures; review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form and perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal; visual inspection involving minor defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including assessment).
PHYSICAL STRENGTH AND PERSONAL MOBILITY: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which enables the employee to lift objects weighing 50 to 100 lbs., and to access water meters in a variety of terrains and locations. Heavy work – exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently.