Meter Services Technician I - EL0404 - ELECTRIC METERING OPERATIONS
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Meter Service Technician I
Position ID: EL0404
Department/Division: Electric/Metering Operations
Reports to: Meter Data & Billing Supervisor
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for accurately reading the water and electric meters on a designated route
Essential Job Functions:
Walks and/or drives vehicle to assigned route and accurately reads electrical demands, probes water and compound meter dials
Checks meters to determine if they are functioning properly and fills out necessary documents indicating meter irregularities for the Service Department
Cleans meter dials and meter boxes that are filled with dirt or water
Records meter readings for major customer accounts and special accounts
Works “hi-lo,” customer requests, high priorities, etc.
Recognizes and reports meter tampering for both water and electric meter
Maintains good reading order of all assigned routes
Trains in turning on and off electric and water meters and installing right-angle adapters
Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state
required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must be able to work overtime when requested
Must attend and successfully complete the City’s Defensive Driving Course (DDC) as soon as possible after employment (if required to drive City vehicle or personal vehicle for City business)
Must attend a skills assessment prior to employment
Must be able to work in all types of weather
Must be able to work Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; some Saturdays and overtime
Must be available for on-call rotation at DME Pole Yard
Preferences:
Prior meter reading experience
Prior experience working outdoors
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Computer knowledge
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: E
Sitting: A
Walking: E
Lifting: M
Carrying: E
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: I
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: I
Bending: E
Twisting: E
Climbing: M
Balancing: Y
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of tools such as a handheld computer. Incumbents are required to wear safety goggles/glasses and special garments.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed outside; while working outdoors incumbents are exposed to various weather conditions.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 6/1/1999
Revision Date: 6/8/2011