Meter Technician II
- Employer
- Fairfax Water
- Location
- Chantilly, Virginia
- Salary
- Competitive salary and full company benefits offered for this position
- Closing date
- Jun 30, 2019
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- Industry
- Utilities
- Function
- Customer Service, Maintenance and Repair
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Under the supervision of the Supervisor, Meter Services, installs, repairs, and maintains 5/8” through 6” water meters and provides assistance for working on larger sized meters.
Responsibilities:
- Installs 5/8” through 2” water meters utilizing small hand tools and other equipment.
- Inspects new meter and sub-meter settings to insure they meet Fairfax Water installation standards.
- Inspects outside water services and meter boxes to insure they meet Fairfax Water installation standards.
- Inspects, services and repairs 5/8” through 6” water meters when a low consumption is noted.
- Installs 5/8” through 6” inside meters, including the wiring and installation of a remote register or touch pad.
- Assists in the repair, replacement, and field testing of larger size inside and outside meters.
- Bench tests, repairs, and cleans 5/8” through 6” meters as required.
- Inspects and makes necessary repairs to hydrant meters returned for the annual inspection program.
- Utilizes SAP, CCS Mobile to maintain records and service orders relating to meter sets, low consumption investigations, and other daily work.
- Gathers GIS/GPS data.
- Assists the Meter Service CSR in answering customer calls and scheduling appointments as needed.
- Maintains Fairfax Water vehicles, equipment, and tools to assure they are in safe working condition.
- Cleans the meter shop floor, benches, and equipment as required.
- Prepares old meters to be scrapped.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from high school and a minimum of three years related experience in the installation, testing, and repair of meters or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and knowledge.
- Individuals in this job classification are considered Essential Personnel, and, as such, are required to report to work during emergencies and periods of severe weather.
- Basic computer knowledge and the ability to communicate via email.
- General knowledge of residential and commercial plumbing systems.
- Ability to use hand and small power operated tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of and ability to bench test and make necessary repairs of 5/8” through 6” water meters.
- Ability to instruct Meter Technician I's and II’s in meter repair and testing procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret ADC maps and distribution systems maps.
- Good communication skills and ability to interact courteously with the public and fellow coworkers.
- Ability to maintain accurate and legible records, ability to use a computer for time sheet submittal.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
- Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment. This position is also subject to random testing after hire.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Ability to respond to emergencies and to work overtime as required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in all weather conditions (rain, snow, ice).
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders and work in confined spaces (Meter Vaults).
- Ability to overcome physical barriers, (such as climbing through brush).
- Ability to work while consistently bending and kneeling.
Company
Fairfax County Water Authority (Fairfax Water) is Virginia's largest water utility, serving one out of every five Virginians who obtain their water from public utilities. Nearly 1.5 million people in the Northern Virginia communities of Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Alexandria depend on Fairfax Water for superior drinking water.
That's 1.5 million friends, neighbors and family members. We don't need any other reason to demand the highest in water quality standards!
Chartered in 1957 by the Virginia State Corporation Commission as a public, non-profit water utility, Fairfax Water operates four water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 262 million gallons per day. The plants include the Corbalis Treatment Plant, operating on the dependable and free-flowing Potomac River in the northwestern area of Fairfax County, and the Griffith Treatment Plant on the impounded Occoquan River in the southeastern area. Water is distributed throughout Fairfax Water's service area through nearly 3,200 miles of water mains.
Fairfax Water produces, on average, 148 million gallons of water per day. More than 235,000 mostly residential accounts in Fairfax County comprise about 60 percent of total water sales. Approximately 40 percent of total water sales are wholesaled to Loudoun and Prince William Counties, the City of Alexandria, the Town of Herndon, Ft. Belvoir and Dulles Airport. Revenues in 2005 were $120 million.
Fairfax Water is governed by a ten-member Board of Directors composed of Fairfax County citizens who are appointed by the elected Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County. A General Manager, supported by a senior staff of engineering and business professionals, manages the day-to-day operations of Fairfax Water.
Summary of Benefits
Regular Full-time Employees
PAID LEAVE
? Vacation Days Per Year Service Years
13 0 < 3 years
19 3 < 15 years
26 15+ years
? Sick Leave
13 days per year for you and/or your household dependent's illness and care.
? Holidays
JAN New Year's Day, Inauguration Day & Martin Luther King Day
FEB Presidents' Day
MAY Memorial Day
JULY Independence Day
SEPT Labor Day
OCT Columbus Day
NOV Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day & Day After Thanksgiving
DEC Christmas Eve (1/2 Day) & Christmas Day
** Plus one Discretionary Holiday to be taken during the calendar year.
INSURANCE
? Health which also includes Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx
? Life
? Long-Term Disability (effective after 36 months of employment)
? Voluntary Long-Term Care (at employees' cost)
RETIREMENT
? Fairfax Water Retirement Plan
? 457 Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
? Tuition Reimbursement
? Professional Development
? Child/Adult Care Reimbursement Plan
? Flexible Spending Accounts
? Holiday Parties and Picnics
? Credit Union Membership
? Direct Deposit
Fairfax Water is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to our employees and their eligible dependents, as well as opportunities for continued education and professional development.
Employee-paid premiums and contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis.
This review is intended to be a brief summary of the major benefits provided by Fairfax Water. In all instances, plan documents and policies govern the eligibility and administration of each benefit plan.
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxwater.org/
- Location
-
8570 Executive Park Avenue
Fairfax
VA
22031
US
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