Water Meter Reader & Repair Shopman

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

Employment Advertisement

Water Meter Reader & Repair Shopman

The City of Woonsocket is conducting a search for a Water Meter Reader & Repair Shopman.  Under the direction of the Water Division Superintendent, the Water Meter Reader & Repair Shopman reads and installs, tests and repairs water meters, records all water readings, installs water taps and tests and repairs fire hydrants.  The person in this position also does welding and pipefitting repair work as needed.  A high school diploma, or equivalent certification is required.  Two (2) years of experience working in construction and mechanical repair is also required.  Must possess a Class 1 Distribution Operator License within one (1) year of employment.  Must be customer service oriented.

Application Deadline:     Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Union:     Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

Weekly Rate:     $788.23 to $848.84 per week     [M37B]

Hours of Work:     40-Hour Per Week

Examination Date:     To Be Determined

To Apply:  The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package.  For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the “Employment” section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL: 

https://www.woonsocketri.gov/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities

Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.  You may send your information electronically to naphonphanh@woonsocketri.gov.

A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed and one can be obtained by visiting the “Employment” section of the City’s website www.woonsocketri.gov.

About Woonsocket:  A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents.  Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy.  Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

JOB TITLE:                                Water Meter Reader & Repair Shopman

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:      Public Works Department/Water Division

PAY GRADE/HOURS:               Grade M37B  /  40-Hour work week

UNION:                                       Local 670, RI Council 94, AFSCME, AFL-CIO

POSITION SUMMARY:   Under general supervision of the Water Division Superintendent of Water Transmission/Distribution Supervision, reads and records consumption data from water meters; repairs water meters and does related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads water meters and records readings.
• Installs water meters.
• Tests and repairs water meters.
• Installs water taps and repairs fire hydrants.
• Welds and pipe fit repair work.
• Responds to fire alarms to check hydrants.
• Responds to emergency calls on broken or defective hydrants.
• Maintains water mains and service connections.
• Reports or repairs defects.
• Responds to customer complains.
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required.  Must have two (2) years of working experience involving construction, mechanical repair and some public contact.  Must possess a Class 1 Distribution Operator License within one (1) year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:  Good knowledge and skill of the geography of the City; of the characteristics and mechanics of water meters; and of the methods and equipment for repairing hydrants and water meters.  Ability to read meters and record readings; ability to deal effectively courteously with public, to perform mechanical and construction repair work; strength, dependability and integrity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handles or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer