Meter Technician

Salary: $16.50 - $30.58 Hourly
Location : Fort Myers (Detar Warehouse), FL
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 06853OD
Department: Utilities
Opening Date: 12/28/2023
Closing Date: 1/11/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
Internally known as a Tradesworker, this is a field position within the Meter Services Department. The incumbent will install and maintain automated water metering and recording devices at the level of accuracy specified by Lee County standards and regulatory requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains meter boxes
• Removes, replaces and installs various water meter boxes, including automated water meters.
• Troubleshoots automated water meters and automated water meter network infrastructure.
• Installs and repairs automated water meter components.
• Locates and visually inspects meters and visible plumbing where applicable to ensure proper installation and functioning.
• Connects, disconnects, removes, installs and performs minor repairs to meters, such as leaks.
• Maintains effective working relationships with employees and customers at all levels within County.
• Ensures smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts.
• Provides current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.

Education, Experience, Licensing

• Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school/GED and six months of work experience in public utilities, such as water, sewer, natural gas, irrigation, plumbing, electrical or telecommunication installation or closely related experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record is required.

Supplemental Information

• Workdays and hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Knowledge of water meters, water meter components and equipment, automated water meter components and infrastructure.
• Ability to navigate within Windows PC environment. Create, open, and close files or applications using a mouse.
• Knowledge of the Lee County Service areas and streets are preferred.
• This position will be required to work in extreme heat and adverse outdoor weather conditions.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
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Health Benefits:
• Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits:
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Two Retirement Plan Options:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Financial Savings/Management Programs
• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
• Employee Leave Benefits
• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Military Family & Medical Leave
• Educational Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance
Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.
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Do you possess any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school/GED and six months of work experience in public utilities, such as water, sewer, natural gas, irrigation, plumbing, electrical, or telecommunication installation or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02
If you responded "Yes" to the question above, please explain your utility work experience. If this question does not apply to you, please respond with N/A.
03
Do you possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

04
The days and hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; on call rotations for emergency calls, nights, weekends and holidays. Are you able to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

Required Question