DescriptionMeter Technician
Fulltime $20.85 hourly
Vancouver
Work with contractors to setup, test and verify automated meter reading system installations, both in the field and remotely from our office.

• Program and setup data acquisition servers for new and existing sites.
• Assist in the installation of our Rogers VPN network of cellular IP modems
• Meter reading for billing services
• Troubleshoot issues related to meter system communications.
• Perform Measurement Canada installation verification
• Create “As-Built” records for installed meter systems.
• Maintain and provide warranty service for existing meter systems.
• Provide technical support to clients and our Meter Reading Service Administrators.
• Ability to travel as required

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor alerts through a variety of platforms such as emails, voicemails, and parking software.
• Immediately respond to meter alerts and repair requests
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot parking equipment and parking server software issues.
• Repair parking gate arm, re-attach and replace gate arm and gate arm components.
• Provide work status update, detailed work summary, and next and pending service calls using the mobile app.
• Prepare and complete work orders using the mobile app.
• Maintain a high standard appearance of parking meters and routine battery replacement.
• Basic programming of meter for meter rates changes and meter configuration.
• Shadow train newly hired meter technicians in field work and software work
• Maintain operation key log sheet and gas card log sheet.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the meter vehicle; ensure that the vehicle is properly stocked with parking equipment spare parts.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the meter warehouse; ensure that the fleet of batteries are being charged for daily use; check the meter and spare parts inventory and inform the manager if additional parts are required; create RMA and send faulty parts out to the parking equipment manufacturer.
• Assist support services team with office activities, which includes, but not limited to, data entry, collating mailings, cash collection activities.
• Other related duties that may be assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of networking along with hardware and software experience
• Knowledge of geographical area
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Good problem-solving skills, time-management skills and the ability to work well on their own and/or part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, listening skills and the ability to understand and explain technical language.
• Flexible, patient, diplomatic, tactful and with high level of integrity
• Dependable and hardworking
• Must be available to work weekdays, evenings, and holidays (based on operational needs); willing and able to work beyond normal working hours on occasions.
• Must possess a valid Canadian License (BC Class 5 or equivalent)

Benefits(Full-Time Employee Only)
Medical/Vision
DentalLife Insurance
AD&D
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