Field Services Technician I
City of Garland
Date: 2 days ago
City: Garland, TX
Contract type: Full time

Summary
Responsible for providing entry level reading and evaluation of customers’ water and electricity use for the City of Garland.
Pay Range: Starting at $15 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Work Schedule: (100% Onsite) Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Experience
The work environment and physical demands 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.
The incumbent works with frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold, rain, humidity, wetness, insects, noxious odors, fumes, and physical stress from exertion and lifting. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing.
Responsible for providing entry level reading and evaluation of customers’ water and electricity use for the City of Garland.
Pay Range: Starting at $15 (Depending on qualifications and experience)
Work Schedule: (100% Onsite) Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Utilize various methods to accurately/efficiently record electric and water meters readings daily.
- Operate vehicles to travel to and from assigned meter reading routes.
- Maintain accurate records of readings and other data collected.
- Operate computers for drive by meter data collection.
- Communicate all repairs, leaks, service problems and/or general information to office dispatchers, as needed.
- Assist with the installation/repair of radio meters.
- Assist with field service orders.
- May train new hires on meter reading and equipment usage.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or GED
- No experience necessary (On the job training)
Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Experience
- 1 year experience in public utilities
- Experience with reading software, mobile units and handhelds
- Basic knowledge of electric/water meter(s) reading
- Basic knowledge of city street and address systems
- Basic knowledge of public contact techniques and principles
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Ability to work multiple assignments
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Valid Class C Texas driver's license
The work environment and physical demands 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.
The incumbent works with frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold, rain, humidity, wetness, insects, noxious odors, fumes, and physical stress from exertion and lifting. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing.
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