SENIOR WATER METER REPAIRER

Code: 03642@ Local Competitive

Official job specification

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.

Definition

Leads a team or other group of non-subordinates in assigned tasks; installs and sets-up flow meters; installs computerized water meter systems and remotes; repairs meters; stops water service; records meter flow readings; tests accuracy of meter flows; monitors the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies; does other related duties.

Examples of work

• Records meter flow readings.
• Tests accuracy of meter flows.
• Monitors the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies.
• Recommends the purchase of new and replacement materials, equipment, parts and supplies.
• Records the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies.
• Tests water pressure for home and main lines.
• Conducts in-service training.
• Takes the lead in administering a program, program element or service.
• Installs flow meters.
• Installs computerized water meter system and remotes (ECR).
• Stops (discontinues) water service.
• Repairs meters.
• Calibrates meter flow.
• Will be required to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Experience

Two (2) years of experience in work involving the calibration and testing of water meter equipment.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of procedures for installing water and sewage flow meters.
• Knowledge of procedures for calibrating water and sewage flow meters.
• Knowledge of procedures for inspecting disc and chamber water meters.
• Knowledge of procedures for testing disc and chamber water meters.
• Knowledge of water and sewage meter mechanical components.
• Knowledge of procedures for operating propane and acetylene torches.
• Knowledge of water and sewage meter cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of water and sewage meter reading recording procedures.
• Knowledge of state standards for calibrating water meters.
• Knowledge of warehousing procedures.
• Knowledge of storekeeping procedures.
• Ability to use small hand and power tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers, drills, pipe cutters and other bench work tools.
• Ability to set up Disc Water Meters, Turbine Water Meters, Compound Water Meters, Chamber Water Meters, and Sewage Flow Meters.
• Ability to clean and repair Disc Water Meters, Turbine Water Meters, Compound Water Meters, Chamber Water Meters, and Sewage Flow Meters.
• 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 read various meters, gauges and dials.
• Ability to schedule and organize work activities for others.
• Ability to establish goals and set priorities.
• Ability to perform electrical operations involving circuitry and electrical components.
• Ability to take precise measurements.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.