Austin Water (AMI) Water Meter Technician Assistant

Job Description:

Austin Water (AMI) Water Meter Technician Assistant

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Austin Water ( AMI ) Water Meter Technician Assistant
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to construction, maintenance, or operations, including at least one (1) year of experience in repairing or maintaining water or related systems.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver License.
• Must obtain Class D Water License issued by TCEQ within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Class C Water Distribution License from TCEQ required before expiration of Class D Water Distribution License.

Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
This position performs water meter maintenance to include AMI installation/programing, water meter testing, repair, exchanges, meter reading and first response leak inspections. The position coordinates and schedules meter related work with property managers, contractors, inspectors and customers.

Retention Incentive Bonus:

This position may be eligible for an Incentive Bonus of up to $3,000!

• $500 after 90 days
• $500 after 180 days
• $1,000 after 1 year
• $1,000 after 2 years

Working with Austin Water provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please note that we are not accepting resumes for this position. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.

• Please refer to the preferred qualifications listed in this posting when completing the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for each job listed on your application, describing which preferred qualifications are applicable for that position including any preferred software used.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.

• If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Driving Requirement:

• This position requires a Valid Class “C” Texas Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. The job offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

Work Environment:

• This position is in a heavy industrial setting and requires performing all duties associated with maintaining, repairing, and installing water meters in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold and rain. Position will require adaptability and willingness to change or modify work load on demand and multitask. Requires working in environments which may have hazardous situations.

Confined Space Entry and Physical Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit, or where the activities of an employee are hindered. This position will require that you be able to perform duties with confidence climbing heights of up to 20 feet on ladders that support up to 300 lbs., descending into confined spaces up to 20 feet deep with the use of a SRL Body Harness that supports up to 283 lbs. (supported weight is a combination of body weight and up to 20 lbs of associated equipment), and lifting and/or carrying equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 lbs., unassisted.

• Candidates must be able to qualify for Austin Water’s Respiratory Protection Program. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment functional strength/agility test to be considered for this position.

Technical Licensure:

• The Austin Water ( AMI ) Water Meter Technician Assistant requires employees to obtain a Class “D” Water Distribution License from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ( TCEQ ) within 12 months of employment and a Class “C” Water Distribution License before the expiration of the Class “D” License.
• TCEQ may restrict granting an occupational license to individuals with certain criminal convictions. To review TCEQ’s criminal conviction guidelines, go online to http://www.tceq.texas.gov/licensing .

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.

• AW must review all secondary employment.

• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with AW, as well as current AW employees considering Secondary employment.

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$24.08 - $27.93

Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

May be required to work extended hours, modified shift work, on-call and call back, after hour emergency work, bad weather days and holidays as required by business need.
Job Close Date 05/26/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Webberville Service Center: 2600 Webberville Rd Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience with water meter repair, exchange, testing or reading experience with meters ranging from 5/8" domestic to 2" commercial
• Experience with AMI Meter maintenance
• Experience using the following equipment: air compressor, motorized pump, hand/power tools
• Experience with computer maintenance management systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & Outlook), and geographic information system programs.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Performs various technical and mechanical work functions associated with installation, repair, and maintenance of AMI water meters and water valves including testing water meters and fire hydrant meters. Interprets meters, gauges, maps, and profiles. Performs flow tests on water meters. Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to maintain machinery including checks, refills; and changes fluids, belts, hoses, and safety features on trucks, pumps, and equipment. Responds to customer service requests to include water shutoffs, AMI meter reads, and checks for leaks. Posts notices at physical locations. Reviews plans and specifications of work assignments. Operates a variety of equipment machinery and mechanical tools associated with the installation and replacement of legacy and AMI water meter meters. Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, email, and other software. Verifies and documents AMI meter readings and troubleshoots related problems. Prepares, receives, reads, and completes various forms, correspondence, reports, and work orders. Utilizes AMI software to install, program, read, troubleshoot, diagnose, inspect, and replace AMI meters and transmitting devices. Inspects AMI meters for damage and defects and performs mounting installations on various surfaces to include water meter lids, walls, and poles. Acts as a member of confined space entry team and may serve as entrant, attendant, or team lead. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of water meter maintenance.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with technology, computers, and various software.
• Knowledge of wire splicing and gel cap installation.
• Knowledge and skills in pairing Bluetooth communication devices.
• Knowledge of basic RF propagation transmissions.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to operate power tools.
• Ability to read diagrams and technical drawings.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to work in confined spaces up to one hundred (100) feet deep, requiring the use of SRL Body Harness that supports up to two hundred eighty-three (283) pounds.
• Ability to climb to heights of twenty (20) feet on ladders that support up to three hundred (300) pounds.
• Ability to use SCBSA and operate other breathing apparatus and respirators.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to fifty (50) pounds unassisted.
• Ability to work in hazardous environments with exposure to hazardous chemicals, solvents, and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work various shifts, on-call, and/or call back hours.
• Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to construction, maintenance, or operations, including at least one (1) year of experience in repairing or maintaining water or related systems. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Valid Class "C" Texas Driver License. Do you have a Valid Class "C" Texas Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Class "C" Texas Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position will require that you be able to perform duties with confidence climbing heights in excess of 20 feet on ladders that support up to 300 lbs., descending into confined spaces up to 30 feet deep with the use of a SRL Body Harness that supports up to 280 lbs. (body weight and up to 15 lbs. of equipment combined), and lifting and or carrying equipment or supplies weighting up to 50 lbs., unassisted. Will you be able to fulfill these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

* Please select the type of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) license that you currently hold.

• I have a current Class A Water Distribution License from TCEQ
• I have a current Class B Water Distribution License from TCEQ
• I have a current Class C Water Distribution License from TCEQ
• I have a current Class D Water Distribution License from TCEQ
• I do not have a current TCEQ Water Distribution License but am able to obtain one within the required time frame
• I am unable to obtain a TCEQ License

* How many years of experience do you have in repairing or maintaining water or related systems?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

* Which of the following experience do you have? (Select all that apply)

• I have experience performing water meter repair
• I have experience performing water meter exchange
• I have experience performing water meter testing
• I have experience performing water meter reading
• I have experience working on water meters ranging from 5/8" domestic to 2" commercial
• I have experience performing maintenance in AMI Meters
• None of the above

* Which of the following equipment do you have experience using? (Select all that apply)

• Air Compressor
• Motorized Pump
• Hand Tools
• Power Tools
• None of the above

* Which of the following software do you have experience using? (Select all that apply)

• Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Geographic Information System (GIS) programs
• None of the above

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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