Meter Technician - City of DeSoto, TX : Job Details

Salary : $34,732.72 - $50,708.72 Annually Location : DeSoto, TX Job Type: Regular Fulltime Job Number: 01133 Department: Public Utilities Division: Utility Billing Opening Date: 10/24/2024 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt DescriptionOur Core Values We LOVE DeSoto •L- We lift up our community •O- We take ownership of our collective performance •V- We value and respect all employees •E- We empower employees to grow The purpose of the position is to perform a variety of work which results in or contributes to the accuracy of utility water meters and the proper functioning of associated appurtenances such as registers, radios, meter cans and lids, etc. This is accomplished by installing, removing, calibrating, repairing and testing water meters; programing and troubleshooting remote metering equipment such as radios and electronic handheld units; turning water services on or off; and investigating customer complaints regarding their water meter. This work is performed under the general supervision of the Meter Services Coordinator. Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Fulfills daily work orders
• Investigates and troubleshoots issues with Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters
• Assists with the reading of water meters as needed
• Schedules the replacement and testing of commercial meters by coordinating meter change out times with customers, preparing the sites for meter change outs, and enlisting contractor services as needed
• Maintains an inventory of water meter parts and supplies; scheduling vendor deliveries or retrieves parts from vendor locations, when necessary

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one year of experience in the installation, removal, calibration, repair and testing of water meters and in the programing and troubleshooting of AMI equipment.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of principles and practices related to water meter installation, calibration, reading, maintenance, repair, and testing
• Knowledge of AMI systems, AMI meters and programming equipment
• Knowledge of standard safety processes, work gear and procedures
• Ability to analyze and organize data, and prepare reports
• Ability to operate personal computers, laptops and tablets and utilize common office software programs
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials

Employee Benefit InformationHealth Insurance- BCBSDental Insurance- BCBS Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight Flexible Spending - Payflex Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions. Life Insurance- Dearborn National The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000. Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents. Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems. Education Pay Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees. Social Security Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds. Texas Municipal Retirement System Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1. Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age. Vacation Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year). All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year). Sick Leave Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year). All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year). Holidays Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or floating day. Longevity Pay Earned at a rate of $4 per month. This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200). Worker's Compensation Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees. Fire/Police Eligible for Education/Certification pay. Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.