AMI Technician

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• SUMMARY:**Under limited supervision, this position is operation and

maintenance of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), such as

troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing water, electric and gas

meters, flex net components as well as other parts associated with the

utility meter. A technician in this classification will be required to

analyze and interpret data using various forms of electronic devices and

software programs.

• DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISITICS**: This is a one level tier job and

reports directly to the Business Service Administrator.

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:***Essential functions, as defined under the

Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks,

knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is

not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a

Representative Summary Of The Major Duties And Responsibilities.
Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may

be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.**The intent

of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the

major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those

specifically presented in this description.*

• Coordinate with Business Services activities related to AMI
• Perform electronic transfer of data to/from meter reading equipment

and provide accurate meter reads to the Business Services department

to ensure accurate billing

• Perform flow and pressure test on meters to determine flow
• Operate a mobile handheld Trimble computer/data collector, laptop

computer, a remote meter-reading device, two-way radio, meter box

finding equipment and GPS equipment

• Prepare and maintain records of activities, including meter reads,

and compile reports as requested by utilizing all database systems

• Identify and respond to meter errors on daily exception reports
• Respond to customer inquiries/problems, including high utility usage

and use of the customer portal

• Connect and disconnect utilities services based on work orders

processed through Business Services

• Install, remove, replace and register meters and smart points as

needed for Water, Gas, and Electric utility services

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
**Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses:**

• High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate, or equivalent

experience.

• Possess a Valid State of Arizona Drivers License.

Substance Abuse Testing

• This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing as outlined in

Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 Code of Federal Regulations

(CFR) Part 199 for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety

Administration (PHMSA).

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of Intermediate use of Microsoft Operating Systems and

Applications (e.g. Windows 7, Office 365, Outlook, Excel, Word,

etc.)

• Ability to communicate orally and in written form
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to resolve and troubleshoot customer inquiries and/or

problems

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Skill in interpreting and applying relevant City, State and Federal

statutes, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations governing the

utility system

• Knowledge of geography and street locations within the City
• Skill in performing minor repairs to meters and other mechanical

equipment

• ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:***The

physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employe to successfully perform the essential functions of

this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*

• Work is performed indoor and outdoor environment, subject to driving

to conduct work, seasonal heat, and cold and extreme weather

conditions.

• Subject to dust, odors, dirt, oil/grease and vapors.

Subject to sitting and/or walking for extended periods of time, pushing

or pulling, bending at the waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching or

working on hands and knees, and lifting and carrying objectives weighing

up to 50 pounds.

EOE

Salary : $40,000 - $80,000