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 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).

 Setsup 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 Removes outdated materials, equipment, parts, or supplies.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 acetyline
 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 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      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 the essential
 duties of the  position.

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

 Occupational Family:  Meter Repair

 Level  Title Code  Title Reference Number  Effective: 02/19/94
  01      04278            70010701 (C)

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
04278
L
C
  
N/A
02
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 2/19/1994