What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Meter Technician position at Town of Wallace?
The Town of Wallace is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill a position for Meter Technician. This position is responsible for responding to work orders, servicing, reading and maintaining and installing new meters and replacing non-working meters. Job tasks include (but are not limited to): water and sewer taps and service connections; laying and replacing pipe; reading, installing, and testing water meters and meter yokes; operating heavy equipment; meters and meter boxes, valves, clamps and related apparatus; landscape maintenance of sewer pumps, wells and water tank sites.
Position requires completion of a high school diploma or GED and a valid NC Driver’s License. Prefer applicants with experience in related utility construction/maintenance including heavy equipment operation (but will train). Requires some weekend work. Salary range $33,478 - $36,909 depending on qualifications, benefits include retirement, medical, dental and life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Job description available upon request. Applications are available online at www.wallacenc.gov or at Town Hall, 316 E. Murray Street Wallace, NC 28466, Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm. Open until filled. The Town of Wallace is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, creed, nationality, or handicap status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33,478.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Work Location: One location