Meter Repair and Testing Supervisor

Under general direction, a Meter Repair and Testing Supervisor performs a variety of technical and specialized duties in support of the District's cross-connection control and backflow prevention program. Plans, organizes, directs and assists Meter Mechanics engaged in installing, testing, maintaining and repairing domestic, commercial and industrial water meters in the shop and field. Assists in administering the District's cross-connection control program; and leads staff to perform inspections and determines the need for the installation of approved backflow prevention assemblies at water and recycled water customers based on the assessed level of hazard present at the premise and commercial location

Typical duties may include:

*planning, scheduling, assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of employees engaged in maintaining, repairing, and testing domestic, commercial, and industrial water meters, and backflow prevention devices in the shop and field;

*reviewing the work of Meter Mechanic/Cross Connection Specialist engaged in the inspection, testing and flushing of new commercial fire service lines;

*determining, requisitioning, and maintaining a supply of replacement parts and supplies necessary for the repair and testing of water meters and backflow prevention devices, and ensuring shop equipment is properly maintained;

*estimating the cost of labor, materials, and supplies;

*keeps job costs in line with estimates;

*making recommendations regarding the economic advantage of repairing and replacing used or defective parts versus disposing of entire meters;

*recommends changes in work processes and makes changes in daily priorities as circumstances indicate;

*performing experimental work on water meters;

*interpreting diagrams, plans, and specifications to subordinates;

*inspecting work in progress and work completed to ensure that it complies with proper methods and techniques;

*assisting subordinates with diagnostic and repair problems, and training them in new testing and repair processes or procedures;

*advising subordinates on how to identify commercial and residential cross-connection hazards and what type of backflow prevention control to require in specific applications;

*maintaining and preparing reports of preventive and corrective maintenance cost, work schedules, and repair orders;

*conducting special accuracy tests of water meters;

*arranging for and coordinating special work with other departments or shops;

*interviewing candidates and recommending selection of employees;

*reviewing, evaluating, and documenting employee performance;

*promoting, maintaining, and ensuring that safe working practices are followed by employees;

*maintaining a preventive maintenance and ongoing repair program

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

*practices, methods, material and equipment used in the installation, testing, maintenance and repair of domestic, commercial and industrial water meters;

*principles underlying the operation of various types of meters;

*the theory, design construction, performance requirements, testing, and repair techniques for backflow prevention devices;

*local fire code regulations pertaining to fire service lines and state regulations regarding backflow prevention systems; safety regulations and precautions pertaining to the work;

*shop mathematics; and mechanical drawing;

*principles and practices of effective supervision;

*basic personal computer systems and data entry.

Skills:

*reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, plans and specifications;

*keeping records and preparing a variety of period and special reports.

Ability to:

*plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates;

*repair and test water meters and backflow prevention devices;

*use equipment to diagnose and analyze problems in a variety of types of water meters and determine needed repairs;

*set priorities, schedule work and coordinate work with other organizational units;

*train subordinates in work methods, safety procedures, and regulations governing the work;

*maintain accurate record systems and prepare and present reports;

*communicate effectively with others;

*establish and maintain effective working relationships including resolving customer concerns relative to backflow prevention device testing and inspection.

The salary range for Meter Repair and Testing Supervisor is $12,210 per month increasing to $12,821, $13,462, and $14,135 after 6, 18, and 30 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

1.Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent, AND

2a.Two years of experience as a Meter Mechanic II OR

2b. Two Years of experience in the repair and testing of a variety of types and sizes of meters or similar recording devices as a level comparable to or higher than the EBMUD's Meter Mechanic II classification.

3.Must possess physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job including: sufficient strength to lift 70-pound meters.

4.Willingness and ability to work within outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

5. Willingness and ability to work paid overtime as needed; wear an EBMUD provided uniform.

6.Possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

7. Must obtain within one year of appointment an approved certificate demonstrating competency in cross-connection control

8. May be required to be clean shaven on a scheduled basis as required to wear respiratory protection equipment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.

1.Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

2.Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.

3.Qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with applicants demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position to be invited to a panel interviews, tentatively scheduled for early-May 2026.

4.Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancies, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

5.The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

6.All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.