GAS METER TECHNICIAN - Full-time

About the Department

DEPARTMENT:  Energy Resources - Gas Division, City of Rocky Mount
 
JOB SUMMARY:  This position performs skilled technical work assisting in the installation, repair, and maintenance of gas meters.

An incumbent in this position may be designated as GAS METER TECHNICIAN I or II, dependent upon the qualification, experience and knowledge of the selected applicant.
                                                                                                                                 SALARY RANGE

Position Duties

GAS METER TECHNICIAN I: 

• Install, remove and read residential and small commercial gas meters and pressure regulators; completes associated records.
   
• Test, repair and calibrate residential and small commercial gas meters and pressure regulators; completes associated records.
   
• Assist with the installation and removal of large commercial and industrial gas meters and pressure regulators.
   
• Clean and restock truck with appropriate materials, supplies, equipment, and tools.
   
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 
GAS METER TECHNICIAN II: 

• Install, remove and read all types and classes of gas meters and pressure regulators; completes associated records.
   
• Test, repair and calibrate all types and classes of gas meters and pressure regulators; completes associated records.
   
• Investigate and resolve basic gas metering and billing issues.
   
• Assist with the design of large commercial and industrial meter installations; programs electronic gas measurement instruments.
   
• Assist with maintaining inventory of all gas meters, regulators and related equipment; cleans and restocks truck with appropriate materials, supplies, equipment, and tools.
   
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

GAS METER TECHNICIAN I: 

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
    
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
   
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Required to satisfactorily develop job knowledge and skills to be promoted to Gas Meter Technician II within 2 years of date of hire.  Failure to satisfy this requirement will result in discharge from employment.

GAS METER TECHNICIAN II: 

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
   
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with two to three years experience or service.
   
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Other Qualifications

GAS METER TECHNICIAN I: 

• Knowledge of gas meters and regulators, including their installation, repair, maintenance, calibration, and testing.
   
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
   
• Knowledge of job-related safety practices and procedures.
   
• Knowledge of hand tools, test instruments, and power tools.
   
• Skills in the interpretation and application of federal, state, and local policies, codes, and law
   
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
   
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
   
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
   
• Skill in setting priorities for completing projects.
   
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
   
• Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
   
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
   
• Skill in oral and written communication.

 
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Gas Meter Supervisor assigns work in terms of direct instructions.   The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
 
GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include OSHA regulations; Department of Transportation’s Office of Pipeline Safety regulations; the City of Rocky Mount Gas Division Operation and Maintenance Manual; the National Safety Council Natural Gas Safety Handbook for Utility Workers and Contractors; North Carolina Fuel Gas Code; federal regulations; City policy manuals; and the City code.  These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.  
 
COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of related technical duties.  
 
SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of gas meters.  Success in this position contributes to the provision of natural gas utilities for system customers.
 
PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with other City staff and members of the general public.
 
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to give or exchange information and provide services.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching.  The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in a meter shop and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.  The employee may be exposed to natural gas, noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts.  The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, hearing protection, or gloves.  Must be able to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
 
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  None 

GAS METER TECHNICIAN II: 

• Knowledge of gas meters and regulators, including their installation, repair, maintenance, calibration, and testing.
   
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
   
• Knowledge of job-related safety practices and procedures.
   
• Knowledge of hand tools, test instruments, and power tools.
   
• Skills in the interpretation and application of federal, state, and local policies, codes, and law
   
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
   
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
   
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
   
• Skill in setting priorities for completing projects.
   
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
   
• Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
   
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
   
• Skill in oral and written communication.

 
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Gas Meter Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions.   The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
 
GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include OSHA regulations; Department of Transportation’s Office of Pipeline Safety regulations; the City of Rocky Mount Gas Division Operation and Maintenance Manual; the National Safety Council Natural Gas Safety Handbook for Utility Workers and Contractors; North Carolina Fuel Gas Code; federal regulations; City policy manuals; and the City code.  These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.  
 
COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of related technical duties.  
 
SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to install, repair, and maintain gas meters.   Success in this position contributes to the provision of natural gas utilities for system customers.
 
PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with other City staff and members of the general public.
 
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching.  The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in a meter shop and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.  The employee may be exposed to natural gas, noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts.  The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, hearing protection, or gloves.  Must be able to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
 
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  None