LEADPERSON (METERING/UTILITIES)

The incumbent under the guidance of the Water Metering Supervisor installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs water meters. Reads meter routes when necessary. Assist in water quality monitoring in shutdowns to protect public health. Communicates with commercial, industrial, and residential customers to explain scope of work. Makes sure the job is completed correctly and maintains a safe work site at all times. Provide excellent customer service in all aspects of job.

Other duties may be assigned.  Note: All City of Fort Smith positions require the employee to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees, and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.  Must show cooperation and respect to fellow employees and supervisors at all times.
 
1.  Install large industrial, commercial, and smaller residential meters.
2.  Install fire hydrant meters to prevent cross contamination of water supply.
3.  Skill in providing verbal instructions and physical demonstrations of tasks to be performed.
3.  Oversee crew on the job site to meet all job and safety standards.
4.  Restore job site to original state.
5.  Install, repair, diagnose and repair ERT's with use of Itron software.
5.  Assess safety of job site and take appropriate action.
6.  Check leaks called in by customers both during and after hours to determine need of repair.      
7.  Maintain equipment in good working order.
8.  Knowledge of and skill in performance of employees supervised.
8.  Ensure the truck is stocked with everything necessary to complete a job.
9.  Maintain good relationships with commercial & residential customers.
10. Perform other duties as required or assigned.
11. Locate water lines in field as needed to prevent damages and loss of services.
12. Regular attendance and timeliness is required.
 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED; one to two years previous experience working in utilities field is necessary. Must have a Class IV Water Distribution License as issued by the State of Arkansas, or be able to obtain License within two years of being placed in the position.  Must possess a valid drivers license. 
 
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
The incumbent should possess knowledge of the use of tools and equipment in the department. The incumbent must have good verbal and written communications skills as well as good organizational skills. Problem solving and analytical ability are required to perform the duties of this position. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required. The incumbent should have knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally stand, walk, talk and hear. Frequently sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, distance and peripheral vision.  Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are also necessary.
 
The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this position the incumbent is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, works near moving mechanical parts and is at risk of electrical shock or vibration.  The incumbent is also exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and fumes or airborne particles.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud.
 
 

Notice of Consent Decree Posting                              
The City of Fort Smith, Arkansas ("City") has entered into a Consent Decree in litigation with the United States of America and the State of Arkansas ("Consent Decree").  The Consent Decree was filed on April 6, 2015, in civil action 14-cv-02266-PKH, pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas Fort Smith Division. The Consent Decree is available for review or copying on the City's website where it may be found at www.FortSmithWater.org.