City of Arlington
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Utility Services Worker II
- Location
- Water Meter Srvcs North
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
DEPARTMENT Water Utilities SALARY $20.67 - $25.84 JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, completes daily work orders related to meter services including installation, termination, lockouts, repairs and resolving problems in the field.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Turn on water service for new customers, turn off service for closed or delinquent accounts and record.
- Meter readings for final billings in assigned territory.
- Respond to emergency calls for assistance; investigate customer complaints related to pressure/flow, leaks, or high consumption.
- Replace defective meters and control valves, leaking gaskets, damaged boxes, and lids at the metering site.
- Assist on large meter crew performing maintenance on meters sized 3" to 10".
- Perform scheduled change-outs of aged or malfunctioning meters, 3/4" and 1" in size.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist Meter Reading in facilitating safe access to metering sites by repairing reported defects and clearing impediments at the metering site.
- Performs repairs and preventative services on all water and wastewater infrastructure including but not limited to:
- Water mains
- Water services
- Water taps
- AMI infrastructure
- Fire hydrants
- Valves
- Sewer mains
- Sewer services
- Manholes
- Cleanouts
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Skill with organization and attention to detail.
- Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
- Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.
- Knowledge of Water Utilities operations; policies, procedures, ordinances.
- Knowledge of specifications for all size meters and metering sites, metering functions and related terminology.
- Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures.
- Ability to work within a set schedule.
- Ability to work independently under general instructions.
- Ability to work in confined spaces under extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment used in the trade.
- Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.
- Ability to understand and visualize combined metering scenarios.
- Ability to respond on a scheduled on-call basis and to work extended periods of time under imposed emergency assignments.
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.
- Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.
- Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately.
- Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to carrying, data entry, dragging, driving, holding, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, seeing, sitting, sorting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting body, walking, and writing.
- Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.
- Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier.
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to PC, calculator, two-way radio, jack hammer, and port-a-power winch.
- Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies.
Qualifying Education and Experience:
- Possession of Class C driver’s license.
- Possession of a Class D Water Distribution license.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a Class I Wastewater Collection license within first year of employment.
- Possession of or ability to obtain Class C Water Distribution Operator’s License within 18 months.
- Completion of high school.
- One year of mechanical experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Successful completion of pre-employment testing which includes Criminal Background, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Physical, and Motor Vehicle Check.
- Completion of high school.
- One year of mechanical experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Successful completion of pre-employment testing which includes Criminal Background, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Physical, and Motor Vehicle Check.
Employment Screenings Required: · Criminal background check · Human Performance Evaluation · Physical Health Examination · Motor Vehicle Review · Drug & Alcohol Screening
City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From City of Arlington's careers page (Workday), checked 31 Oct 2026.
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Posted 28 Sept 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job