Utility Meter Technician I - Department of Public Works

$46,336.00 - $75,523.00 Annually 

Starting Salary:  

$46,336.00 Annually 

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A Utility Meter Technician I learns to perform a variety of routine manual labor regarding water meter activities for residential properties.  The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical superior.  Employees in this class work a conventional workweek; overtime may be required in emergencies.  This is a high-volume, production work environment. Work is performed outdoors where incumbents are regularly exposed to extremes of weather, dust, dirt, dogs and vermin and may be exposed to irate or hostile citizens.  Work requires periods of prolonged standing and repetitive bending and stooping to loosen and lift water meters and covers.

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:  

• Knowledge of basic computer skills necessary to operate electronic devices.
• Ability to learn how to use tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water meters.
• Ability to learn meter reading and meter register dials.
• Ability to learn the Fixed Network components including Centum Cubic Feet (CFFs)s, collectors, and repeaters.
• Ability to learn ERT and functionality and mitigation techniques.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to learn radio frequency mitigation techniques.
• Ability to learn meter reading hardware functionality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to read schedules, routes, street maps, names, and addresses and to locate addresses in assigned areas of Baltimore City and County.
• Ability to follow directions and instructions.
• Ability to operate a handheld or mobile device to read, retrieve, enter, and upload data.
• Ability to operate water meter valves.
• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive bending and stooping.

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.           

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.                            

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. 

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.