WATER METER INSPECTOR/WATER METER REPAIRER WATER METER INSPECTOR

Definition

Under direction, performs varied tasks involved in the inspection of varied types of water meters; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Visits factories, business establishments, institutions, and residences, and inspects, tests, and checks varied types of water meters.
• Inspects varied types of water meters to see whether the seal is intact, whether dirt or corrosion interferes with efficient meter operation, and whether the meter is damaged, and notes significant observations.
• Tests water meters by use of a testing machine.
• Makes special meter readings when needed.
• Prepares inspection notices and correspondence, and notifies water consumers of the date of prospective inspections.
• Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports of inspections.
• Establishes and maintains records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in the reading, repair, or installation of water meters.

One (1) year of experience in work involving the installation 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.

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 the essential duties of the position.

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING JOB CATEGORIES, please refer to the Job Specification Information Sheet available at the New Jersey Department of Personnel or your agency's personnel office.

Occupational Group: Fabrication and Repair of Scientific, Medical and Optic Equipment

Occupational Family: Meter Repair

Level Title Code Title Reference Number Effective: 01 701 8 02/19/94

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This job specification is for local government use only.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of methods, procedures, and devices used in inspecting, testing, and checking water meters.
• Knowledge of methods of locating defective operations of water meters.
• Ability to maintain records and files. Ability to work harmoniously with associates, superior officials, and members of the public.
• Ability to inspect, check, and test varied types of water meters.
• Ability to perform mechanical operations.
• Ability to determine the reasons for defective meter operations.
• Ability to make effective use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• 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 the 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 the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
• CODES: LG - CAH 10/2/97
• WATER METER REPAIRER
• JOB CATEGORY SUMMARY
• A position in this job category typically tests water pressure; tests accuracy of meter flows; repairs meters; stops water service; cleans flow meters; records the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies.
• CHARACTERISTIC TASKS

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 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 water pressure for home and main lines.

Tests accuracy of meter flows.

Records the use of materials, equipment, parts, or supplies.

Writes technical, statistical, or financial reports.

Distributes materials, equipment, parts, or supplies.

Recommends the purchase of new and replacement materials, equipment, parts, and supplies.

Verifies that quantity and type of item ordered matches invoice.

Operates a motor vehicle.

Repairs meters.

Installs flow meters, computerized water meter systems, and remotes (ECR).

Sets up flow meters.

Stops (discontinues) water service.

Cleans flow meters.

Removes outdated materials, equipment, parts, or supplies.

Calibrates meter flow.

Arranges materials, equipment, parts, and supplies for inventory control.

Consults with outside agencies or individuals about information necessary for job assignments.

CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of water meter cleaning procedures.

Knowledge of water meter mechanical components.

Knowledge of water meter reading recording procedures.

Knowledge of procedures for installing water meters.

Knowledge of state standards for calibrating water meters.

Knowledge of procedures for inspecting disc and chamber water meters.

Knowledge of procedures for calibrating water meters.

Knowledge of procedures for testing disc and chamber water meters.

Knowledge of the characteristics and use of chemical solvents for cleaning equipment or apparatus.

Knowledge of flat, ECR, and GTR registers.

Knowledge of procedures for operating propane and acetylene torches.

Knowledge of electronic component color codes.

Knowledge of inventory control.

Knowledge of warehousing procedures.

Knowledge of procedures for dispatching materials and equipment. 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 set up disc water meters.

Ability to repair chamber water meters.

Ability to perform plumbing operations involving the use of hoses, tubing, pipe, and plumbing fixtures.

Ability to set up chamber water meters.

Ability to read various meters, gauges, and dials.

Ability to repair disc water meters.

Ability to set up compound water meters.

Ability to set up turbine water meters.

Ability to perform mechanical operations involving disassembly and adjustment of mechanical devices and supplies.

Ability to write at the reading level of the targeted audience.

Ability to summarize information in written form.

Ability to take precise measurements.

Ability to collect data through questioning.

MINIMUM