Meter Technician

Job Description:

Meter Technician

Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

METER TECHNICIAN

Department: Water Resource Management

Pay Grade: 107

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Personnel Status: Regular Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing technical duties in the installation, repair, maintenance, and reading of water meters. This position reports to the Meter Technician Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Completes various service orders.
• Performs meter reading duties.
• Responds to customer concerns; re-reads meters for high usage and possible leaks.
• Performs meter installation and repair duties.
• Serves in the on-call rotation for after hour emergency callouts.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCIES

Professional Excellence

Sense of responsibility and commitment; ability to meet expectations; quality of work output; willingness to admit and correct mistakes.

Communication

Ability to express oneself clearly, credibly, and respectfully in an appropriate tone; quality of judgment exercised in what information should be communicated; ability to adjust to different communication styles.

Teamwork

Commitment to team activities; placing value of team success over personal recognition; altruism; impact on team success; willingness to fulfill a variety of roles.

Engagement

Initiative exercised in solving problems; willingness to take on new responsibilities; acting on opportunities and presenting ideas; modeling a positive attitude and resilience; volunteering for group work; praising work of the City and coworkers; demonstrating pride in public service.

Public Service

Views citizens as a priority; demonstrates ethical, trustworthy behavior, stands as an example of servant leadership; maintains trust of the Auburn citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain an ADEM Grade I Water Operator Certification within one year of employment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of water meter installation, repair, and maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic meter reading device operations.
• Knowledge of City streets and meter locations.
• Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Skill in the use of small office equipment, including calculators, copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to work independently, work well with others, and manage time effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires the employee to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching or walking. The employee uses tools or equipment requiring manual dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in a warehouse and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to water, mud, dust, dirt, grease, domestic and wild animals, and biting insects. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

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https://www.auburnalabama.org/human-resources/

Closing Date/Time: 7/10/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$21.96 - $25.91 Hourly