Leadhand I - Water Meter Shop

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• Driver’s licences
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ACCOMMODATION : Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY :Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Job Description : ***: Under the direction of the Supervisor - Contract Project Services the Leadhand I (Water Meter Shop) directs, instructs and works with the Meter Shop staff in the performance of their duties.

MAJOR TASKS :

• Plans and schedules water meter installations on an area basis for the Water Meter Shop Technicians and ensures that schedules are met.
• Investigates difficult meter installations and repairs, devises a satisfactory plan of installation or repair and instructs and assists Water Meter Technicians in carrying out the work.
• Receives, verifies and records all locations where permission to install a meter has been refused and reports them to the supervisor for further action.
• Arranges, coordinates and schedules meter installations and turn on of water for remote reading meters.
• Assists in operation and maintenance of Tap Houses and associated metering devices.
• Assigns staff and equipment to maintenance and construction operations.
• Schedules reading of industrial meters and transmits readings to Revenue electronically.
• Compiles time sheets, work orders, compensation and accident reports.
• Orders, distributes, records and reports on materials used to perform Water Meter Shop functions.
• Works with Materials Management to obtain cost effective supply of Meter Shop parts and materials.
• Works in co-operation with other supervisors in the assignment of staff and equipment to achieve maximum use of available resources.
• Participates in the preparation of shift and vacation schedules.
• Reports deficiencies to the appropriate supervisor.
• Advises the Supervisor of equipment malfunctions, and co-operates in the scheduling of equipment maintenance.
• Works with Revenue, Bylaw and Plumbing Inspection to answer inquiries and investigate complaints. Keeps accurate and thorough notes, prepares required reports and takes necessary corrective action.
• Prepares appropriate letters and mailings related to metering and exchange programs.
• Works with Systems and Revenue to maintain water billing, meter maintenance and meter inventory reporting.
• Monitors Meter Shop budgets through computerized reports.
• Relieves the Supervisor Contract Project Services Supervisor as required.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education/Experience :

• Must possess a secondary school graduation diploma
• Five (5) years’ experience related to the position
• Must possess and maintain Water Meter Installer trade code 800A certification (Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities) and be able to perform all skill sets outlined in schedule of training

Skills/Abilities :

• Must have a sound knowledge of general plumbing requirements including thorough knowledge of lead, copper and galvanized plumbing installation work specifically related to meter installation and repair
• Must have a thorough knowledge of meter repair, rebuilding, reconditioning and calibration, including a thorough knowledge of equipment used
• Must be able to understand sewer and water distribution maps and assembly drawings
• Must be able to display competence with a computer as it relates to the position
• Must possess the ability to supervise staff
• Must be capable of issuing and accurately comprehending written/oral information and instructions
• Must not be colour blind
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
• Must remain a competent driver as defined