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Water Service Technician - EXAM

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Water Service Technician - EXAM

Salary

$28.43 - $37.25 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-3276-C4

Department

60 Department of Public Utilities

Opening Date

05/20/2025

Closing Date

6/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

+ Description

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Definition

Under general supervision, is responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, inspecting, repairing, and replacing water metering systems and related items; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

+ Installs and maintains water metering systems while ensuring compliance with City codes;

+ Investigates customer water usage and performs water use surveys to ensure compliance with Department of Public Utilities rules and regulations;

+ Inspects, troubleshoots, and performs corrective maintenance on water metering systems;

+ Investigates and tests water metering systems in response to billing complaints, leaks, or pressure problems;

+ Identifies service leaks through various methods and determines responsibility;

+ Operates valves to disconnect / reconnect service for customer delinquency and/or repair;

+ Advises customers, contractors, and plumbers regarding rules and regulations concerning water-metering systems and related items;

+ Inspects new water service lines, metering systems, pits, existing private plumbing, for compliance with division regulations;

+ Maintains work records and completes reports on services performed and prepares/maintains accurate work records;

+ Operates City vehicles to perform duties;

+ Enters readings or service order information in computerized mobile systems;

+ May plan, revise, and update meter reading routes and read water meters while recording amount used by residential and commercial consumers;

+ May act as a lead worker and train water service personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience assisting or performing the installation, maintenance, or repair of meters in utility systems, water or gas distribution maintenance, or plumbing, pipefitting, irrigation system work or closely related work. Substitution(s): Possession of a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class I or higher Water Distribution certificate may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Test/Job Contact Information

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT: The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will beMERGED, according to score, with the names of applicants on the current eligible list. If you are interested in having your name included on the eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a 100% computerized examination covering meter reading, plumbing, tool identification, safety, information ordering, logic and reasoning, problem sensitivity, and communication skills.

Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website at https://www.columbus.gov/Services/Public-Utilities.

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Short-term Disability

+ Life Insurance

+ Wellness Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have one year of experience assisting or performing the installation, maintenance, or repair of meters in utility systems, water or gas distribution maintenance, or plumbing, pipefitting, irrigation system work or closely related work?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you possess a valid Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State of Ohio Class I or higher Water Distribution certificate? If so, you must attach a picture of it to your application in order to receive consideration.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume' attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.

+ o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

+ o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

Required Question

Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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