Utility Meter Technician I - Department of Public Works at City of Baltimore

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Salary Range: $46,336.00 - $75,523.00 Annually Starting Salary: $46,336.00 Annually Get to Know Us Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here : https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits Job Summary: 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. Minimum Qualifications: On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: Education: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate. OR Equivalency Notes: Equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: A valid Maryland Class C Non-Commercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit are required. Must be 21 years of age. Provisional licenses are prohibited. NOTE: Encoder Receiver Transmitter (ERT) - ENDPOINT: Itron radio device that encodes consumption data and transmits the data in CCU at a predetermined interval. Endpoints provide consumption, interval, leak (water), and tamper data. Two-way functionality for 100 series water endpoints includes the ability to collect on-demand consumption and interval data. **APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. ** Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 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. Additional Information Background Check Eligible candidates