SENIOR WATER METER REPAIRER/WATER REPAIRER 2

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.

Under direction, performs the more difficult and responsible work involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, valves, pumps, hydrants, pipes, and other water service equipment and/or performs routine, repetitive, and noncomplex field and office work involved in recording and disseminating data concerning the water distribution system; 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.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs water mains, pipes, valves, pumps, hydrants, and other equipment.
• Ensures that water taps are closed in work areas.
• Answers questions of other workers regarding procedures, policies, regulations, and instructions, and instructs them in specific tasks and job techniques.
• Sets drilling machines and taps water mains to the size required by placing needed sleeves and properly setting valves.
• Disassembles fire hydrants, removes defective parts, installs new parts, and reassembles hydrants.
• Replaces water valves.
• Operates an air compressor and pneumatic drill or other equipment.
• Digs trenches to remove defective pipes and to install new pipes and mains.
• Yarns, pours, and caulks joints.
• Loads and unloads pipes and fittings.
• Obtains, safeguards, and properly uses equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
• May perform fire flow tests using portable pressure gauges to measure water flow at a given point.
• May locate curb stop boxes, using an electronic or magnetic device, that provide access to the water valve to the customer's home and line valve roadway boxes that provide access to water main control valves.
• May locate customer service lines and water mains, using an electronic pipe locating device.
• May operate curb stop valves and line valves.
• May measure in the field the locations of valves and other water system appurtenances, and plots and inks additions and corrections to water distribution system maps.
• May determine the presence and location of leaks, using a mechanical or electronic device.
• May perform routine drafting and tracing work relating to the distribution system such as plotting detailed sheets showing size and location of valves and hydrants to be installed.
• May prepare sketches of areas subject to street openings for repair work by public and private agencies indicative of the location of water fixtures.
• May act as liaison with contractors during installation of water main extensions by verifying exact location of installation and advising on needed materials such as length of pipe and type of valves and fittings.
• May coordinate in the field, water system shutdowns between maintenance crews and private contractors, and determines what valves must be closed so as to cause minimum disturbance to water users.
• May determine, exercising independent judgment, whether valve can be closed and reopened without breaking and what fire hydrants should be opened to most efficiently flush the system.
• May perform mathematical computations to determine volume of water flow involving a mathematical formula based on pipe diameter and water velocity.
• May organize effective work methods in order to locate leaks or blockages in the water distribution system.
• May use appropriate devices in order to locate underground leaks.
• May inspect the plumbing in buildings in order to locate leaks due to faulty plumbing.
• May test fire hydrants with appropriate devices in order to locate leaks.
• May trace water leakage into buildings in order to determine source.
• May calibrate the inside of water main in order to determine the exact inside diameter.
• May use a Pito Rod, Pito Recorder and U Tube in order to calculate the quantity of flow in the main.
• May use a portable standard tester or the Pito Rod and U tube in order to test meters of two inches and larger sizes.
• May set up, test and adjust recording pressure gauges.
• May use proper equipment in order to locate underground water mains, various water services, curb stops, maingates, and manhole covers.
• May perform more difficult work involved in making external and internal examinations of water valves and fire hydrants.
• May remove defective parts, install new parts, and reassemble valves and hydrants.
• May repair leaking gates and main.
• May maintain hydrants by properly packing each unit with the proper types of grease and oil.
• 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.

Two (2) years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water mains, pipes, valves, hydrants, and other water service equipment and/or in the operation of water treatment plant apparatus and/or in varied plumbing work.

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.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Public Water Distribution License issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

The following depicts the various classes and required licenses:

W1 - 101 or more connections and less than 1501 people W2 - 1501 to people W3 - to people W4 - or more people

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.
• CODE: @ 8/02/2013
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• Knowledge of procedures used in making routine and complex repairs to water mains, pipes, and appurtenances.
• Knowledge of tools used in the maintenance and repair of water installations and of the proper use of these tools.
• Knowledge of the function of a public water distribution system.
• Knowledge of processes involved in making repairs to or extending water distribution systems.
• Knowledge of types and operation of various fire hydrants.
• Knowledge of types of water service installations.
• Knowledge of operation of water pressure and flow measuring devices.
• Knowledge of methods used in preparing sketches and charts.
• Knowledge of methods used in reducing, enlarging, tracing, and lettering maps and plans.
• Knowledge of the function of a municipal water system.
• Knowledge of the equipment and processes in making inspections for water leaks.
• Knowledge of the proper methods of reading water pressure indicators.
• Knowledge of the proper procedure used in making routine repairs of valves and hydrants.
• Knowledge of various types of materials used in the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution systems.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to find and detect water leaks using proper equipment.
• Ability to find and detect underground water mains using proper equipment.
• Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to work for long periods in emergency situations, complete all repairs, and use specialized tools and equipment.
• 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
• CODE: @ 10/08/2011
• This job specification is for local government use only
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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.

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.

Appointees who possess a higher level Water Distribution License than required by the facility are considered qualified.

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.

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.