Job Summary

Under supervision of the Meter Shop Manager, this position installs, repairs and tests water meters.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs and removes intermediate and large meters.
• Overhauls, programs and recalibrates meters.
• Performs field and shop testing of meters.
• Installs, tests and removes intermediate and large summer line service meters.
• Completes Quality Assurance Program procedures by reviewing required documentation and verifying meter quality.
• Performs meter right-sizing studies along with flow surveys.
• Assesses water meter and backflow installations to ensure compliance with appropriate bylaws.
• Operates and maintains service vehicle, portable and shop large meter testing and installation equipment, and related safety equipment.
• Operates crane truck and rigging equipment for meter installations.
• Completes daily work record and meter testing reports.
• Gathers and maintains large meter installations database and filing system.
• Provides public relations function to address customer concerns and coordinates/organizes field work to minimize or prevent service interruptions.
• Functions as team member of the large meter repair crew.
• Performs seasonal and month-end reads for summer/seasonal and large meter services, as required.
• Performs the duties of the Meter Installer I, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 education.
• Successful completion of Cross Connection Control Specialist training.
• Successful completion of ISO 9001:2000 Internal Quality Systems Auditor course.
• Successful completion of approved training in quality assurance programs specific to Measurement Canada or ISO Water Meter Shop Accreditation.
• Three years' meter installation experience. One year’s experience working with large meters or related meter repair, calibration and testing preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, recognized first aid certificate.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
  
  

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Measurement Canada and ISO quality assurance standards.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the water meter field.
• Knowledge of statistical sampling methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the materials and equipment involved in meter installation, testing and repair.
• Ability to organize and relay detailed information clearly and concisely orally and in writing to meter shop staff and public.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with employees, team members and the public.
• Ability to organize duties of the work unit.
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Skill in the use of a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet and database software as well as meter programming and test equipment software.

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