Meter Technician

Centennial Water and Sanitation District is seeking applicants for the Meter Technician position. This position performs the installation, repair, maintenance, and reading of water meters involved in the operation of the District’s water distribution system. The Meter Technician is responsible for terminating and reinstating customer’s water service upon request, and interacting with District commercial customers to insure compliance with required backflow prevention and proper maintenance of grease and sand interceptors. This individual responds to customers inquiries and concerns, to include emergency call-outs and is also required to be part of the meters team on-call rotation and may be required to respond while not being on-call to assist with emergencies.

If you are hard-working, prompt and responsible, able to effectively work independently or with a team and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment, you are strongly encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects meter readings into hand-held devices to provide needed information for billing or other Districts’ needs.
• Investigates any unusual changes in consumption, location, or malfunctions such as leaks or damaged meters.
• Performs the installation, repair, and maintenance to commercial and residential water meters.
• Responds to work orders for utility disconnections, reconnections, high use, low use and pressure related customer calls.
• Inspects, dismantles, cleans, reassembles, tests and maintains meters; and associated records.
• Inspects meters readings and verifies tracking of main meter register with remote readouts.
• Assesses annual inspection of commercial/industrial customers for compliance with backflow and cross-connection regulations.
• Inspects and tests CWSD owned backflow prevention devices.
• Assesses and performs annual inspections of commercial/ industrial customers for compliance with industrial pretreatment program, including grease, sand and oil interceptors.
• Inspects curb boxes for correct operation, location, and repair/replace as needed.
• Maintains and operates all assigned tools and equipment.
• Loads, unloads, and transports equipment & personnel in District vehicles to a variety of work sites.
• Ability to work safely while in and around roadways with moving traffic.
• Ability to set up and take down traffic control devices.
• Maintains activity reports and other records on a daily basis utilizing Microsoft Office software and Computerized Maintenance Management Software (currently Cityworks).
• Coordinates activities with other divisions and sections to avoid interruption of service.
• Enters and exits confined spaces such as underground vaults and manholes.
• Provides other staff and management detailed updates on the status of the customer service calls through the use of emails, text messages and verbal communication.
• Provides high quality customer service and routinely interacts with the public to resolve any customer questions and concerns.
• Performs work in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Responds to emergency call-outs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direct supervision of the Lead Meter Technician.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May at times, direct and review the work of other Meter Technicians, utility workers and temporary staff as assigned. Dependent upon qualifications and scope of work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Availability to work non-scheduled hours when necessary
• Must be able to respond to the District Facilities within approximately 30 minutes while on-call

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge in working with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to read as-built drawings, maps and use of GIS

JOB LEVELS FOR METER TECHNICIAN

Meter Technician Apprentice

Meter Technician 1

Meter Technician 2

• Required to have the Colorado Class 2 Distribution Operator and Colorado Class 2 Collection operator certification.
• Certification as a Cross Connection Control Technician (Backflow test and repair)

Meter Technician 3

• Required to have the Colorado Class 3 Distribution Operator and Colorado Class 3 Collection Operator.
• Certification as a Cross Connection Control Technician (Backflow test and repair)

Meter Technician 4

• Required to have the Colorado Class 4 Distribution Operator and Colorado Class 4 Collection Operator
• Certification as a Cross Connection Control Technician (Backflow test and repair)

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Work with people from diverse backgrounds and points of view as part of a team.
• Follow through on tasks and adapt to changing priorities, process conditions, and circumstances.
• Work independently on specific tasks with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Effectively communicate complex technical information both orally and in writing to contractors, developers, property owners, employees, customers, and the general public.
• Accurately read and record data from various types of meter dials.
• Effectively function as part of a team, demonstrate professional behavior at all times, communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and customer; and resolve conflict situations effectively.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Electronic hand-held meter reading equipment and programing equipment
• Power and hand tools
• Motor vehicles up to one ton
• Valve keys
• Manhole cover hook
• Computer, calculator, smart phone, tablet, telephone and radio
• Personal protective equipment
• Pumps
• Leak detection equipment
• Water meter test bench
• Gas detection monitors, fall arrestors, and other safety equipment
• Hydro-excavation equipment

• Strenuous physical activity under adverse conditions will be required.
• Must possess the ability to lift items of 50 pounds or more.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect health and welfare during work activities.
• Requires standing, walking, stooping/bending, lifting, crawling, climbing, and repetitive motion.
• Frequently exposed to insects and other animals such as snakes.
• Required to work in all weather conditions and in extreme temperatures below twenty degrees to above hundred degrees Fahrenheit.
• Perform under hazardous and adverse conditions, including but not limited to, slippery and uneven surfaces, proximity to moving mechanical equipment, broken glass and other materials, vibration, electrical currents, high places, precarious places and confined spaces.
• Work may result in exposure to smoke, gases, chemicals, fumes, odors, mists, dusts, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals that can affect the respiratory system, skin or to other aspects of the body.
• Work may result in exposure to wastewater and untreated water supplies containing infectious disease agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
• Work may result in exposure to high noise levels requiring the wearing of personal protection equipment.
• Frequently exposed to wet and or humid conditions.
• This position demands frequent use of sensory activities such as talking, hearing, smelling, identify objects by touch, and specific vision abilities, including but not limited to, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vison, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• This position will involve periods of high physical, mental and or emotional stress.
• This job description not intended to be exhaustive list of all conditions, duties and responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

WORK SCHEDULE

Generally, works Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 4:00pm. Work schedules will vary depending on time of year, weather conditions, projects, events, programs, meetings, and/or staffing levels, and will include some evening, early morning, weekend, and overtime hours.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application or resume, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check, background check and job-related tests might be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific states of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the District’s and requirements of the job change.

Pre-employment screening includes; background check (18+), drug screen and motor vehicle record check.

ABOUT US

Centennial Water & Sanitation District has provided water and wastewater services to Highlands Ranch residential and commercial customers for more than three decades. Centennial Water strives to ensure that our water resources are used wisely. Centennial Water’s strategy is to optimize the use of surface water. Over the past 25 years, approximately 90 percent of the water supplied has come from renewable river supplies. The District is currently undergoing an expansion of the Marcy Gulch Wastewater Plant, which provides an opportunity to work with the latest technology in the industry.

Our Vision

To set the standard of excellence for community-based water and wastewater utility services through innovative practices in finance, operations and resource management.

Our Mission

Provide safe, sustainable and reliable water and wastewater utility services to our customers with superior quality and value.

Our Core Values

• Safety - We work to ensure a safe environment for our employees and our customers.
• Teamwork - We collaborate with internal teams and regional partners to achieve our goals.
• Vision - We remain forward thinking to identify opportunities to benefit our community. We strive to provide leadership within the water and wastewater industry.
• Excellence in Service - We strive for excellence in all facets of our industry, including customer service, water quality, and environmental stewardship.
• Integrity - We take pride in our work and demonstrate honest and ethical behavior to ensure we meet our obligations. We respect the valuable resources that we are entrusted with and are committed to protecting them.

Centennial Water is a great place to work! We recognize the importance of a work/life balance and offer an outstanding benefits package which includes:

• Health Benefits - Employees have a choice of four different medical plan options, with dental and vision insurance included in addition to life insurance.
• Retirement - We support an employee's desire to save for retirement through a pension plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
• Paid Time Off - Enjoy nine paid holidays annually in addition to vacation time, personal leave, a three-level sick leave program and bereavement leave.
• Discounts - We have secured group discounts for employees on everything from legal assistance to cell phone bills.

Position will be posted until filled.