AUTOMATED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) TECHNICIAN

An employee in this position provides installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair for all Automated Metering Infrastructure at the Sewerage and Water Board. Duties include : connecting and disconnecting water service; installing AMI meters; checking and repairing leaks; changing out meters; repairing or replacing broken meter boxes or parts; and answering customer questions about meter readings, high usage or bills, leaks; and related work as required.

Minimum Requirements :

• A valid driver's license.
• A High School Diploma / GED.
• AND Either : Two years of experience in either water meter installation, repair, meter reading or water distribution. Or : Permanent status in the classification of Automated Metering Infrastructure Technician, Trainee.

NOTE : Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the Sewerage and Water Board. (La R.S. 33 : 4076). Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

Background Check : The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicants criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Working Test Period : Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

Substance Abuse Testing : The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and / or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.

Good Moral Character : is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his / her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service.

Veterans Preference : On original entrance examinations, veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office.

Application : Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement.

Important : Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.

Sewerage and Water Board utilizes E-Verify : to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

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