METER SERVICE FIELD MECHANIC – WATER DISTRIBUTION & MAINTENANCE
The City of Columbia, South Carolina
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Columbia, SC
$33,336 – $41,670 a year
This position installs, tests, maintains and repairs water meters; and performs related technical work as required. The incumbent works within a general
outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Installs and tests meters for accuracy;
- Locates and uncovers meters as necessary;
- Repairs and/or replaces meters as necessary;
- Conducts water pressure and flow tests;
- Flushes service lines;
- Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment;
- Trains and oversees all work completed by other meter technicians;
- Performs all work in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety;
- Receives and responds to inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance from customers, contractors and the general public regarding areas of
responsibility;
- Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports;
- Performs general clerical work as required, including but not limited to copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering
the telephone, completing forms, etc.;
- Attends training, meetings, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- High school diploma or GED;
- Two (2) years of relevant prior experience;
- Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves
exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
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