Meter Technician I

Salary: $18.50 - $27.75 HourlyLocation : Flagstaff, AZJob Type: Full-Time; Non-Exempt; Tenure & Benefit EligibleJob Number: 043-24-03Division: Management ServicesOpening Date: 11/01/2024Closing Date: 11/15/2024 4:00 PM ArizonaPre-employment Requirements: PhysicalLift TestTetanusAdditional Information: This position is posted with the full salary range indicating future potential earnings; however, the actual hiring salary for this position is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications above minimum requirements and position funding. Therefore, all starting salaries above the midpoint require further review and additional approval.Administrative Duties Actively supports and upholds the City's stated mission and values. Under direction of the Meter Technician Supervisor, employees of this class are expected to perform day-to-day activities associated with meter reading and completing service orders. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES Supervisory: This job does not have formal supervisory responsibilities. Budgetary: This job does not have budgetary responsibilities but carries out day-to-day activities within approved budget. Strategic Planning: This job does not have strategic planning responsibilities but carries out day-to-day activities in order to reach the stated goals and objectives. Policies/Procedures: This job carries out day-to-day activities in accordance with established policies and procedures. Compliance: This job carries out day-to-day activities in accordance with Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations as well as City policies and procedures. Council Communications: This job carries out day-to-day activities in accordance with Council's adopted priorities and direction. Reporting: This job does not have duties related to reporting to Federal/State/Local agencies. Examples of the Work Performed Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Reads water meters (including reading meters electronically and visually) and preparing information for final upload into the systemUses computer tablet/device and mobile radio collection device to obtain water meter readings for billing systemApply established collection settings to electronic radio transmitters (ERTs) at water meters.Carries out work orders (including account turn-ons, account turn-offs, check reads, lock-offs, customer requests, etc.) Enters notes and observations into billing system work order software.Communicate with customers regarding water usage and questions.Basic troubleshooting of water metersBasic electrical experiencePerforms related duties, as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or GED. Two years of computer experience, including use of a tablet/computer as regular part of job dutiesWork history performing physical outdoor duties under adverse weather conditions. Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver's license. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity. Supplemental Information REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ability to drive for up to 8 hours per day Ability to frequently get in and out of vehicleThe City belongs to Northern Arizona Public Employees Benefit Trust (NAPEBT), a consortium formed to combine resources and leverage buying power in order to provide comprehensive and cost-effective benefits to employees. NAPEBT currently includes the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff Unified School District, Mountain Line, Kachina Village Improvement District, and the Coconino County Accommodation School. NAPEBT continually works to ensure a better benefits package than any of the employers could offer individually, which keeps benefits costs down for employees.INSURANCEBenefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability options.For comprehensive information on the City's benefits package, please visit RETIREMENTEmployees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), or the Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP) based on eligibility requirements. DEFERRED COMPENSATIONEmployees may make pre- or post-tax contributions to a 457 Retirement Plan through Voya,Nationwide, or Mission Square account via Payroll Deduction.Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare benefits, Arizona State or Public Safety Retirement, annual vacation, 13 paid holidays, paid Parental Leave, an offsite health clinic, Employee Assistance Program, wellness program and incentives, First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and so much more. The City of Flagstaff is a Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer. To view comprehensive benefits information, click 01 Do you have a High school diploma or GED? Yes No 02 Do you have two years of computer experience, including use of a tablet/computer as regular part of job duties? Yes No 03 Do you have a work history of performing physical outdoor duties under adverse weather conditions? Yes No 04 If you do not meet the minimum requirements listed above, do you have education, experience, and training equivalent to them? If so, please describe how you meet the requirements. Required Question