Job Information
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services AMI Technician I in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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JOB DESCRIPTION
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
TITLE: Meter Maintenance Technician I
DEPARTMENT: Utility Billing Services
PAY GRADE: 7
FLSA: Nonexempt
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties
Performs responsible public contact work handling utility customer service activities along with
skilled work relative to meter reading and maintenance.
Supervision Received
Works under general supervision of an administrative superior.
Supervision Exercised
None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties
which may be found in positions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Reads all meters within assigned routes; meets the public and explains problems, procedures, etc.; assists
in troubleshooting and repairing meters, boxes and lids; assists in working specific problems such as high
bills, changes meters and valves, flagged problems and leaks; installs hydrant meters for contractors and
businesses; notifies supervisor of problems that require special attention (e.g., meter tampering, theft of
services, etc.); works non-pays; reconnections; performs related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Considerable knowledge of meter maintenance; considerable knowledge of street names and
locations, both in the city and county; considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and
safety precautions of working in public areas; skill in the use and care of hand tools and light
equipment; ability to use hand-held reading devices; ability to understand and follow verbal and
written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to
maintain accurate meter records.
Education
High school graduation or equivalent.
Experience
At least two years in the operation, maintenance and reading of meters.
Substitution
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Must possess a valid drivers license and a clean driving record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
(The physical demands described 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.)
Frequently stands, walks, talks and hears; occasionally sits; uses hands to handle objects; reaches with
hands and arms; stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs or balances; specific vision requirements include
close, color, distance, peripheral and the ability to adjust focus; frequently required to lift up to 50
pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
(The work environment characteristics described 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.)
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud; exposed to outdoor weather
conditions and fumes or airborne particles; works near moving mechanical parts, works near roadway.
DATE
February 1997; Revised April 2000 (Job Audit); January 2007; Updated July 2018; Revised July 2023;
Updated April 2024