WATER METER TECHNICIAN
To land Water Meter Technician in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
To be eligible you bring 2 years of relevant experience and a professional license.
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The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Education
Completion of a vocational, technical or specialized training program in electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic instrument repair or instrumentation technology.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in work involving the maintenance and repair of various types of meters and measuring and control devices
License
S. CERTIFICATIONS. OR REGISTRATIONS
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey.
<b>SUBSTITUTION</b>
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) year of additional experience.
Occupational Group: Fabrication/Repair of Scientific, Medical, Photographic, Optical, and Related Products
Occupational Family: Electronic Repair
Level Title Code Title Reference Effective: 2/19/94 1 701(C)
Note
The above Job Category Summary and following examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which may be performed.
Records meter flow readings
Tests accuracy of meter flows
Writes narrative letters or reports
Collects payments or fees
Verifies entered data against source documents
Tests water pressure for home and main lines
Installs flow meters and computerized water meter system and remotes (ECR)
Operates a motor vehicle
Stops (discontinue) water service
Calibrates meter flow
Repairs meters
Removes outdated materials, equipment, parts or supplies
Tests gauges for pressure release
Inspects the check valve between city water and well water
Cleans flow meters
Informs the responsible person or organization of difficulties, accomplishments, plans or goals
CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS. AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of procedures for installing Water Meters
Knowledge of procedures for testing Chamber Water Meters
Knowledge of procedures for inspecting Disc Water Meters and Chamber Water Meters
Knowledge of state standards for calibrating water meters
Knowledge of water meter cleaning procedures
Knowledge of water meter mechanical components
Knowledge of procedures for calibrating Disc Water Meters
Knowledge of electronic component color codes
Knowledge of standard English grammar; for example, syntax, punctuation, verb agreement, or tense
Skill in using small hand and power tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers, drills, pipe cutters and other benchwork tools
Skill in operating a motor vehicle
Ability to follow written orders, directions or plans
Ability to read various meters, gauges and dials
Ability to compare numerical material for accuracy
Ability to compare written or printed material for accuracy
Ability to follow oral orders, directions or plans
Ability to perform mechanical operations involving disassembly and adjustment of mechanical devices and supplies
Ability to perform plumbing operations involving the use of hoses, tubing, pipe, and plumbing fixtures
Ability to repair Chamber Water Meters
Ability to repair Disc Water Meters
Ability to interact with various people who are in differing situations
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using decimals, percentages and fractions
Ability to take precise measurements
MINIMUM