Reads and records water usage of customers on a monthly cycle within the assigned route. Performs minor repairs, recheck, service cutoff/cut on procedures and related duties within the department.
- Meets with supervisor to review/discuss instructions and daily assignments.
- Performs pre-use check of assigned vehicle (refills fuel, checks oil, tires, etc.).
- Travels assigned route, reading meters and recording data in logbook.
- Makes visual check of water/line meter area to detect leaks or other problems.
- Turns meter readings into office and finance department.
- Informs customers of water service interruptions.
- Performs water service cut offs or reconnects as required following daily assignments, which involves setting meters, pulling meters, or applying locks.
- Removes defective meters and sets new meters as required.
- Makes minor meter repairs such as replacing gaskets, dials, head, etc.
- Secures necessary supplies from stock room inventory.
- Repairs water line leaks as needed, by applying line band or replacing sections.
- Assists throughout the department as needed to make repairs and expand the water/wastewater collection systems, clears line clogs, etc.
- Makes rounds inspections on the water tanks and lift pump station facilities as assigned.
- Uses a wide range of basic hand tools such as wrenches, shovel, channel locks, torches, and screwdriver.
- Serves on call as needed to respond to departmental emergencies, as requested.
- Performs job duties according to established safety guidelines and Tribal policy.
This position is supervised by program leadership. This position is not responsible for supervising others.
Experience: One (1) year of related experience required.
Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required. Must obtain Grade 1 Collections Certification and C Water Distribution Operator Certification from the North Carolina Operators' Certification program on or before the two-year anniversary of hire date.
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This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
EBCI reserves the right to revise the position description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations. Complete job description is found on application site.
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