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TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Meter Technician


ABOUT THIS POSITION:
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $45,317.00 - 55,514.00
WORK LOCATION: 105-A Upchurch Street, Apex, NC 27502
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE: September 27, 2024


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

This position performs intermediate duties with some independence and variety of work. The incumbent performs field clerical work in reading electric and water meters, semi-skilled to skilled work in service connects and disconnects and installing and maintaining meters. This position also requires providing significant customer service related to utility usage and meters.

This position reports to the Meter Services Supervisor. The incumbent receives moderate supervision on work guided by policies and precedents.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Reads water and electric meters on an assigned route; records meter readings by key punching into handheld computer and/or using a drive by Mobile Collection System.
• Prepares and and maintains records of work activities on the Cityworks computer and mobile applications using New World and other applications as needed.
• Answers public questions about high utility usage and possible leaks and about bills; troubleshoots consumption issues and coordinates with Finance to adjust bills as needed.
• Turns water and electric services on and off, re-reads meters, investigates leaking meters, plumbing fixtures, or other possible reasons for high water usage.
• Uploads meter route and downloads meter readings into office computer; prints reports.
• Works on-call on a limited rotating basis and returns to work to turn water and electricity on when customers pay bills.
• Distributes trim foliage letters or other customer communications to gain access to meters.
• Installs and maintains class 200 and class 320 electric meters and replaces as needed; notifies supervisor for water meter repair needs; cleans water boxes as needed.
• Drives pickup truck to route; performs minor maintenance and repair on vehicles and equipment.
• Programs remote water meters and installs Encoder Receiver Transmitters.
• Performs related tasks as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Position requires a High School Diploma or GED and less than 1 year of experience (minimal), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
WHO WE ARE:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 75,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 540 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees

• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)

• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), 6% contribution by employee

• Traditional sick and vacation leave

• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)

• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)

• Paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave

• 13 paid holidays

• Longevity pay

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.