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County of Hawaii - State of Hawaii
Resolution
WHEREAS, pursuant to County Charter Section 3-14 interim amendments
to the Salary Ordinance may be by resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
that the Salary Ordinance is hereby amended for the following department:
SECTION 8.14' (d). OPERATIONS DIVISION. DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY.
1. Retitle one position of Water Meter and Automotive Mechanic
WB-9 to Water Meter Mechanic WB-9.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted
to the departments of Water Supply, Finance and Civil Service for their
information.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 2nd day of
March 1983.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Councilman, County of Haw 'i
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to
the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the County of Hawaii on
March 2, 1983
ATTEST:
COUNTY CL~/~`K /
HA MAN P ESIDING OFFICER
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES NOES A/E
g X
w x
Domingo X
Fujii X
Hale X
Kawahara X
Lai X
Schulte X
Chr. Yamashiro X
7 0 2
Reference: C- 1~ FC- 297
M.B. No.
RESOLUTION NO
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8.370
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE
COUNTY OF HAWAII
WATER METER MECHANIC
Duties Summary:
Inspects,. adjusts, installs, removes, repairs and tests a variety of
water meters in the shop or in the field; makes minor repairs to other
mechanical equipment; and performs other duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from that of Water Meter Mechanic Helper in that
the Water Meter Mechanic performs skilled work in the inspection, maintenance,
repair, and testing of water meters and related equipment; whereas the Water
Meter Mechanic Helper assists in the inspection, maintenance, repair and
testing of water meters and related equipment.
Illustrative Examples of Work:
Inspects, disassembles, cleans, repairs, adjusts and tests a variety
of water meters, recording registers, gate valves, cheek valves and .f ire
hydrants; conducts flow tests of water systems and pump facilities; performs
minor mechanical repairs of gasoline, pneumatic or electrically-driven
equipment and tools; explains flow test procedures, meter operations and
malfunctions to customers; maintains an inventory of meter and hydrant parts
and special tools; estimates time, material, equipment in repairing and
testing a variety of meters and related equipment; recommends improvements on
meters and fire hydrants to supervisors; maintains records; and prepares work
reports.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience
substantially equivalent to completion of the 8th grade and two years of
experience in work involving the repair and maintenance of water meters or
other recording instruments and the maintenance and repair of waterworks
equipment such as fire hydrants and valves, one of which shall have involved
repair and maintenance work in the central meter shop.
Knowledge of: methods, tools, equipment parts and materials used in
testing and repairing water meters; principles underlying operation and
construction of water meters; hydraulics as it relates to flow rate and water
pressure; some theory and principle of the internal combustion engine; some
principles of electricity as applied to the electrical systems of automotive
equipment; methods, tools, equipment and materials of the mechanic trade;
occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.
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Water Meter Mechanic ~ -2-
Ability to: Perform skilled repair, inspection, maintenance,
testing, adjusting and installation of meters used in water systems; operate
power equipment and tools used in repairing and testing meters and in mechanic
trade; keep accurate records; understand and follow oral and written
instructions.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the
health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for
performance of the duties
Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy
This is an amendment to the specification for the class WATER METER
AND AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC which was approved on Detober 18, 1968.
APPROVED: ~ // /~ 3 4~ _. _ _
'rect'or of Personnel