WATER METER TECHNICIAN Salary $17.92 - $28.61 Hourly Location Pompano Beach, FL Job Type Full Time Department Public Works Department Job Number 1404293 Division Water & Wastewater Services Closing Continuous REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Water and Wastewater Services Business Operations Division (WWS-BOD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of: WATER METER TECHNICIAN Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Requires two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of water meters, or basic plumbing experience, or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Required: -Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment. -Must obtain a Level III Water Distribution System Operator's license issued by the State of Florida within one year of appointment. Prefer one or more of the following: -Associates Degree or Vocational Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in closely related field. -Back-flow Certification -Journeyman Plumber Certification -Water Distribution System Operator License Level II or I -At least one (1) year of experience using Maximo or another Computerized Maintenance Management System. Website: Note: This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Water and Wastewater Services, Business Operations Division is seeking a self-motivated and diligent Water Meter Technician (WMT) with exceptional customer service and technical skills. The WMT should have experience working with back-flow devices, water meters, and assisting customers in identifying water meter-related concerns. The WMT will be required to test various sized meters for accuracy, measure water volume, and install/replace meters throughout the Broward County service area. The WMT will work under general supervision and according to set procedures. The WMT shall preserve County resources at all times and identify and implement efficiencies, as needed. The WMT shall have the ability to work in an outdoor environment under various weather conditions and expect some exposure to rodents, insects, reptiles, and pets. The WMT shall have excellent verbal and inter-personnel skills, and the ability to communicate in a calm, clear, and concise manner at all times. The WMT will work with internal and external customers, and utilize various web-based programs and electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, iPads and etc. to receive/update service requests in the field, and provide exceptional customer service. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery. SPECIAL INFORMATION Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance: Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Emergency Management Responsibilities: Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities: All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 12 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $25,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan. In addition, Broward County offers a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Pharmacy coverage, Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. . 01 Do you have at least two (2) years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing water meters, or basic plumbing, or closely related experience? Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid Florida Driver's License? Yes No 03 Do you possess a Level III Water Distribution System Operator's license issued by the State of Florida? Yes No 04 This position requires a Level III Florida Water Distribution System Operator's License within (1) year of appointment. Are you able to acquire one? Yes No 05 What experience do you have working with back-flow devices, water meters, and assisting customers in identifying water meter related concerns? Provide examples. 06 What experience do you have testing various sized meters for accuracy, measuring water volume, and trouble-shooting leaks? Provide examples. 07 The Water Meter Technician works in an outdoor environment under various weather conditions, and at times is exposed to rodents, insects, reptiles, and pets. Provide examples of your experience working under these conditions. 08 Explain how you have used web-based programs, computers, smart-phones, or iPads to receive and update service requests in the field. Provide examples. 09 This position requires the ability to move items (tools, meter lids, meter boxes, and other equipment) weighing 50+ lbs. Are you able to do this with or without an accommodation? Yes No 10 What is the highest level of education that you have achieved in a closely related field? High School or equivalent Technical/Vocational Degree Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree 11 Please select any of the following certifications/licenses that you have obtained. These are subject to verification. Back-flow Certification Journeyman Plumber Certification Water Distribution System Operator License Level I Water Distribution System Operator License Level II Other None of the above. 12 If you selected "other" in the question above, please specify. 13 If you are not currently employed, why are you no longer with your previous employer? Required Question Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000