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Job Description
Description
Exciting Opportunity!
Under the direction of the WGW Utilities Supervisor, an Assistant Gas and Water Measurement and Control Technician, maintains gas and water meters used in utility operations to assure accuracy and maintains water meter cross connection control devices. Installs and replaces residential, commercial, and industrial gas meters and regulators and water meters. Investigates and corrects gas and water service problems in the field. Employees hired at the Assistant Gas and Water Measurement and Control Technician will typically go through a three-year training program with the goal of becoming eligible to become a Gas and Water Measurement and Control Technician after passing an examination.
The Assistant Gas and Water Measurement and Control Technician will focus on field installation and exchanging of smaller, less complex meters, primarily residential. A candidate in this position may perform repairs on less complex meters and will assist the Gas and Water Measurement and Control Technician with field testing and repair of larger, more complicated meters, gas receiving station maintenance, and cross connection control devices.
Ideal Qualifications:- Knowledge of gas meter repair and/or above ground leak detection and repair.
- Knowledge of water meter repair and/or leak detection.
- Knowledge of safe working practices as they relate to the gas and water shop and field work.
- Written and oral communications skills.
- Ability to read gas and water meter dials and record readings correctly.
- Proven mechanical aptitude.
- Sufficient computer skills to complete essential functions of the job.
Shift: 6:30am - 4pm, 9/80 schedule; every other Friday off
Essential Duties
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:- Inspects, installs, tests, repairs, and adjusts various types of gas and water measurement and control instruments such as gas and water meters, cross control connection devices, regulators, transducers, pressure gauges, Ultrasonic and ECAT instruments to City of Palo Alto standards.
- Assist with performing and maintaining periodic maintenance schedule for large capacity meters for water and gas.
- Utilizes computer aided instruments to test and calibrate various types of meters.
- Performs field investigations of gas and water service inquiries by inspecting gas service lines and meter set assemblies on customer's premises to detect cause of problem. Corrects defects or notifies customer of need for repair.
- Performs regularly established inspections of Gas Receiving Stations.
- Assist with performing regular maintenance of Gas Receiving Stations, including assembling and disassembling of Mooney regulators, pilots and sensing lines. Verifies that all monitoring instruments (PLC and SCADA systems) are calibrated and working correctly.
- Responds to emergencies that pertain to meter leaks, pressure issues, metering, and Gas Receiving Stations.
- Monitor and performs maintenance on Electronic Corrector and Audit Trail (ECAT) instruments at various locations.
- Installs, maintains, and programs digital meters and associated communications instrumentation associated with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and automated meter reading (AMR) systems.
- Programs electric based measuring instruments such as ultra-sonic and flow oscillating meters as well as microcorrectors.
- Conducts gas odorization and oil drip tests at various test portals in the city.
- Coordinates Tie-Ins schedule with the CIP project coordinators.
- Performs gas and water leak investigations to ensure safety or notifies customer of repair correction Utilizes computers and various types of software to order materials, enter and track data, generate charts and produce reports.
- Complies with all applicable regulations and standards, including Gas Operator Qualification (OQ) requirements.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:- High school graduate or equivalent preferred. and
- Two years experience in gas or water meter shop/field work preferred, or one year of work experience in utilities.
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
- Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include walking or standing for extended periods of time and operating assigned equipment and vehicle.
- Must pass and maintain the DOT Operator Qualification exams to work on gas system within 12 months of appointment.
- Possession of a valid Backflow Prevention Tester Certificate or ability to obtain the Certificate within 12 months of appointment.
Supplemental Information
Screening Process: Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt and screenings and interviews will begin as soon as posting requirements are met and a sufficient applicant pool is found.
This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU).
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Closing Date/Time: 6/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Palo Alto
Show morePalo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose. Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.
Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world.
Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long learning. Stanford’s cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City’s exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation.
Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities.
Join an Award Winning Team
Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government.
We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.
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