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About the Department

Under general supervision, is responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, inspecting, repairing, and replacing water metering systems and related items; performs related duties as required.

Position Duties

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

 

  • Installs and maintains water metering systems while ensuring compliance with City codes;

  • Investigates customer water usage and performs water use surveys to ensure compliance with Department of Public Utilities rules and regulations;

  • Inspects, troubleshoots, and performs corrective maintenance on water metering systems;

  • Investigates and tests water metering systems in response to billing complaints, leaks, or pressure problems;

  • Identifies service leaks through various methods and determines responsibility;

  • Operates valves to disconnect / reconnect service for customer delinquency and/or repair;

  • Advises customers, contractors, and plumbers regarding rules and regulations concerning water-metering systems and related items;

  • Inspects new water service lines, metering systems, pits, existing private plumbing, for compliance with division regulations;

  • Maintains work records and completes reports on services performed and prepares/maintains accurate work records;

  • Operates City vehicles to perform duties; 

  • Enters readings or service order information in computerized mobile systems;

  • May plan, revise, and update meter reading routes and read water meters while recording amount used by residential and commercial consumers;

  • May act as a lead worker and train water service personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience assisting or performing the installation, maintenance, or repair of meters in utility systems, water or gas distribution maintenance, or plumbing, pipefitting, irrigation system work or closely related work.  Substitution(s):  Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class I or higher Water Distribution certificate may substitute for one (1) year of experience. 


Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT:  The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be MERGED, according to score, with the names of applicants on the current eligible list.  If you are interested in having your name included on the eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439. 

The examination process will consist of a 100% computerized examination covering meter reading, plumbing, tool identification, safety, information ordering, logic and reasoning, problem sensitivity, and communication skills.

Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time. 

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score.  The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years.  If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test. 


The certification process will be:  Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer


About the Department

Under general supervision, is responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, inspecting, repairing, and replacing water metering systems and related items; performs related duties as required.

Position Duties

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

 

  • Installs and maintains water metering systems while ensuring compliance with City codes;

  • Investigates customer water usage and performs water use surveys to ensure compliance with Department of Public Utilities rules and regulations;

  • Inspects, troubleshoots, and performs corrective maintenance on water metering systems;

  • Investigates and tests water metering systems in response to billing complaints, leaks, or pressure problems;

  • Identifies service leaks through various methods and determines responsibility;

  • Operates valves to disconnect / reconnect service for customer delinquency and/or repair;

  • Advises customers, contractors, and plumbers regarding rules and regulations concerning water-metering systems and related items;

  • Inspects new water service lines, metering systems, pits, existing private plumbing, for compliance with division regulations;

  • Maintains work records and completes reports on services performed and prepares/maintains accurate work records;

  • Operates City vehicles to perform duties; 

  • Enters readings or service order information in computerized mobile systems;

  • May plan, revise, and update meter reading routes and read water meters while recording amount used by residential and commercial consumers;

  • May act as a lead worker and train water service personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience assisting or performing the installation, maintenance, or repair of meters in utility systems, water or gas distribution maintenance, or plumbing, pipefitting, irrigation system work or closely related work.  Substitution(s):  Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class I or higher Water Distribution certificate may substitute for one (1) year of experience. 


Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT:  The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be MERGED, according to score, with the names of applicants on the current eligible list.  If you are interested in having your name included on the eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439. 

The examination process will consist of a 100% computerized examination covering meter reading, plumbing, tool identification, safety, information ordering, logic and reasoning, problem sensitivity, and communication skills.

Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time. 

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score.  The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years.  If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test. 


The certification process will be:  Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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