Full-time position available with the Water Department, Revenue Protection Division located 4800 East 63rd Street
Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: July 5, 2024
Responsibilities
- Turns water on and off for consumers who are moving, for repairs, for delinquent bills or deposits, etc.
- Operates a water service truck and uses various small hand tools to install, replace, repair and test water meters; turns water service on or off; reports instances where major repair is necessary; inspects piping to be sure it is safe to install and/or replace water meters or water meter brass.
- Investigates billing complaints and vacancy checks by visiting site location, reads and tests meters, checks for leakage, checks toilets for defects, checks related water facilities, talks with consumers in order to determine possible reason for unusual consumption.
- Opens and checks outlets for checking of meter operation, checks flush boxes and valves for proper operation, notifies consumer of on-site problems detected and reports facilities in need of repair.
- Locates and reads meters on hard to find meter vaults and provides new location information where needed.
- Performs rechecks of original reads, which resulted in questions and/or complaints.
- Responds to emergency calls such as floods, broken pipes, main breaks, damaged hydrants or meters, and questionable water calls, and frozen meter calls.
- Inspects work performed by licensed plumbers as required by water department regulations.
- Inspects water meter connections for leaks and repairs or replaces water meter.
- Investigates water service complaints as directed by water department.
- Installs, repairs, replaces and tests encoder meters both large and small.
- Operates tapping equipment.
- Performs rechecks of original reads, which resulted in questions and/or complaints as directed by water department.
- Uses maps, drawings and electronic equipment to locate and dig up, and/or clean out curb boxes or meter vaults.
- Assists in the training of the use of equipment needed for the position.
- Performs related duties as required
Qualifications
REQUIRES high school graduation and 2 years of experience in the installation or reading of water meters, or construction and maintenance of water mains and services. Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in acdordance with the City of KCMO policies. May be required to possess a valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Class A, B, or C issued by the State of Missouri prior to the end of the employee's probationary period (appropriate CDL will be determined by the department). Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical as prescribed by the City.
Other Information
URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.
Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.
If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our
EEO Policy The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to
accommodations@kcmo.org .
If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions.
(DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211). 
