Water Service Technician I / Cas

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Section: Customer Account Services
Location: Houston, TX
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.*
Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under close to moderate supervision, inspects, replaces and repairs 5/8-inch to 2-inch meters and related equipment to ensure accurate meter readings and quality water service. Reports water consumption by locating, testing and reading water meters to ensure an accurate read. Identifies and reports unsafe conditions, such as damaged or missing meter boxes/lids. Performs routine inspections to identify and report illegal connections, leaks on mains and conditions of water meters. Learn/know how to read a Key-Map book if your GPS is down. Reports information in the field using electronic devices. Removes dirt/debris from meter boxes to ensure accessibility. Collects on delinquent customer accounts; connects, and disconnects service using various locks; and removes illegal connections. Performs on/off tests on 5/8-inch to 2-inch meters.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters or records boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns.

This is a Houston of Public Works Department position at the Tiers I & II Level.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a high school diploma or GED certificate.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Six (6) months of experience in construction, maintenance, utility work or a related field are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Texas Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**