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Meter Technician

City of Forney is seeking a dependable Meter Technician to join our Utility Department. This position will perform maintenance, operations, and field work involved in water distribution, water meters, and recording water consumption for utility service customers. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and serving the public, we'd love to have you on our team.

Examples of Duties

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Accurately reads water meters on assigned routes, normally at curb and alley locations; accurately records readings on a handheld data device; makes necessary calculations.
• Checks to determine conditions of water meters, reports visible meter defects, leaks, and related problems in the form of a trouble code or service order.
• Checks meters that should be off and ensures service for new accounts; reports any illegal use of water; completes meter disconnects and reconnects as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of geography, street locations, and meter locations within the City.
• Performs installation, maintenance and repairs on water meters, water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems as directed by supervisor.
• Coordinates with utility crews, contractors, and city inspectors, as necessary, for utility projects.
• Interacts courteously and professionally with utility customers and public in the performance of job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No direct supervision exercised; may exercise occasional administrative and functional supervision for specified activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in water utility services.

Special Requirements: Obtain a TCEQ Class D Water license within one year of hire. ***PLEASE NOTE: Complete the Work History section in full, including all relevant past employment. Resumes may be attached to the application however will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official application form ***