Water Meter Operator
Purpose of position
The work consists of carrying out various tasks related to water meter operations. The incumbent must create and update a water meter database, inform taxpayers of current regulations, including the distribution and cost of water in the City as well as Montreal’s water pricing policies, perform water meter readings, inspect the system in the event of a malfunction, perform flow readings and various tests, analyze results, and suggest changes.
Qualifications
- Vocational training diploma in a relevant field, such as plumbing and heating.
Experience
- Four (4) years of work experience in a position that enabled the incumbent to become familiar with the field.
Example of tasks
- Updating water meter files. Obtaining missing information from the organizations concerned.
- Distributing new meters and selecting their locations. Verifying if the installation was performed correctly and according to regulations. Programming electronic meters and installing any other remote reading instruments.
- Participating in the planning of the annual work schedule, as well as scheduling the installation, maintenance, rotation, and readings of water meters.
- Helping, within the context of replacing water meters, to find qualified contractors that are interested in bidding. Meeting these contractors onsite to explain the nature of the work to be carried out. Determining the appropriate time for replacement. Overseeing the work and serving as a liaison between taxpayers, contractors, and public works departments.
Specialized knowledge of
- Water meter operation and maintenance
- Water tax by-laws
- Installation techniques for remote reading instruments
- Plumbing systems
Abilities and skills
- Customer service skills
- Spoken and written communications skills
- Analytical and synthesis skills
- Sense of tact and courtesy
- Methodical and organizational skills
- Observation skills and accuracy
- Ability to perform calculations
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to draw sketches
- Verification abilities