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    Utility Field Technician 1-Water - Nashville, United States - Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

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    Description
    Salary: $42,425.32 Annually

    Location : Nashville, TN

    Job Type: Full-Time Civil Service

    Job Number: C219 FY24

    Department: Metro Water Services

    Opening Date: 05/07/2024

    Closing Date: 5/28/2024 11:59 PM Central

    Position Description

    This position requires work as part of a 24/7/365 operation that investigates and recommends the appropriate course of action on a variety of complaints and/or service requests from the public involving various services and functions of the Water and Sewage Services Department.

    The incumbent will work in a field environment involving moderate hazards or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working under extreme outdoor weather conditions, and may be required to wear protective clothing or gear such as coats, and gloves. Maintains accurate records of customer accounts, complaint and/or service requests, and department's resolution of customer issues.

    Employees at Metro Water Services work around the clock to ensure high quality drinking water, and the best in storm water management and wastewater treatment for the residents of Nashville-Davidson County and some surrounding areas. It takes electricians, chemists, engineers, mechanics, information technology workers, customer service representatives and more working together to service more than 212,000 water accounts, over 205, 000 storm water accounts and over 216,000 sewer accounts.
    Typical Duties
    • Utilizing in-vehicle mobile dispatching software on a laptop computer to receive/respond to work orders.
    • Analyzing customer requests (Investigation Orders) and solving problems with field services.
    • Lifting meter covers, clearing meter boxes of obstructions, pumping water from meter boxes if necessary, clearing meters of obstructions, and repairing water leaks in and/or around meter box.
    • Reporting damage or defective meters and other equipment.
    • Disconnecting, locking, or pulling meters if needed for accounts in delinquent status and providing notification to customer of the action taken.
    • Notifying customer of possible or actual interruption or discontinuance of service.
    • Wiring and programming electronic meter registers.
    • Troubleshooting electronic registers and/or Meter Transceiver Units that malfunction.
    • Changing defective water meters.
    • Reading water meters using a hand-held or laptop computer.
    Minimum Qualifications

    High School Diploma or Equivalent.

    LICENSESREQUIRED
    Valid Driver License

    Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

    Note: Per Metro Ordinance No.SO All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
    Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
    • Laptop Computer experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
    • Knowledge of plumbing techniques and ability to detect faulty meters or signs of illegal tampering.
    • Knowledge of meter sizes and installation procedures.
    • Knowledge of Nashville/Davidson County streets and roads.
    We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at

    Full-time, Civil Service positions -
    10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
    1 Sick Day per month
    12 Paid Holidays per year

    Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
    20 vacation days per year
    3 Personal days per year
    1 Sick Day per month
    12 paid holidays per year

    Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

    Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

    Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.


    01

    Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
    • Ninth Grade or Higher, No Diploma
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Associate's Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    02

    Do you have a valid Driver License?
    • Yes
    • No
    03

    Do you have knowledge of meter installation and sizes?
    • Yes
    • No
    04

    Do you have knowledge of plumbing techniques and the ability to detect faulty meters or signs of illegal tampering?
    • Yes
    • No
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