Meter Maintenance Technician jobs in Winston Salem, NC

It is Concords objective to train and promote internally providing substantial possibilities for both personal and professional growth. All of Concord's Leads and Project Managers started in the field as Meter Technicians and have grown internally into management positions. Level II growth can happen in as quickly as three months. Growth is gained simply by good attendance, working safely, with quality then quantity.

Our meter technicians strive for excellence and are goal oriented, all while producing independently with sense of teamwork. The mindset everyday should be positive, "How can I turn from good, to great?"!

If wanting to be great and willing to work diligently to obtain that achievement, then Concord Utility Services just may be the place of employment for you!

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Position Summary

A Water Meter Technician works in the field removing, installing, and programming small “Smart” meters for residential utility customers; opening and closing work orders in a work order management system (WOMS); resetting and replacing meter boxes and lids; replacing ancillary fittings. Employees in this class must follow all safety procedures and use appropriate person protection equipment and other safety devices. Must have a positive attitude and the willingness to learn. We will train.

Opportunities

· Rapid advancement

· If wanted, travel with paid rooms and per diem.

· Matching 401K

· Paid time off.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Replace or install small water meters
• Replace or install registers, modules radios, transmitters, and other water meter endpoints
• Read and record customer water meters
• Turn water service on and off at the customer’s residence or business.
• Replace, clean, install, reset water meter boxes and lids.
• Perform water leak investigations
• Locate, repair, and advise utilities of water leaks.
• Perform inspections, cleaning, and basic service of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Install fitting and make connections, modify, and retrofit service line.
• Dig and backfill holes, repair landscape, which may include cutting and replacing concrete or asphalt.
• Employee is required to drive a vehicle from residence to residence.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Employee must possess a valid driver’s license, and the ability to:

• Work independently under limited supervision.
• Use initiative, discretion, and judgement within the Company’s established procedures, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Define problems, develop alternative solutions, and draw a valid resolution.
• Use hand-held devices (iPhones) to program water meter endpoints, and to open and complete work orders.
• Reading and interpreting various maps and logs.
• Using hand and power tools.
• Maintain a clean and organized truck and work area.
• Inspecting and diagnosing water meter problems.
• Providing respectful and cooperative communication with Utility personal and customers.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with supervisors, employees, and the general public.
• Applying safe work practices.

· Must be able to pass a Preemployment Background Check and DOT/DMV Check

· Valid and Good Driving Record - Driver's License (Required)

· US work authorization (Required)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work is performed in an outdoor work environment. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions and wildlife. Physical demands consist of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Use of hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, lifting and carrying moderately heavy meters and boxes up to 100 pounds. Employee wears personal protection equipment. Employee must be able to see and hear in the normal range, with or without correction, and communicate verbally and in written form, and must be able to be understood. Employee must have the stamina to work long hours and overtime, if assigned, must be willing to travel and work an irregular schedule, which includes weekends, holidays, and evenings, and/or varying shifts.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person