Water Meter Technician I

Are you looking for a job that keeps you active?

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Water Meter Technician I may be the job for you!

• Water Meter Technician I performs physically demanding work reading meters.

• Read water meters on assigned routes and enter readings into the handheld computer.

• Assists in the scrubbing of readings both before and after billing. Including rereading, locating, unburying, and removing water/debris.

• Water Meter Technician must have the ability to walk all day with constant bending and kneeling.

• Must be able to walk over 10 miles per day. Walking may be for several hours at a time in all kinds of weather.

• Must be able to visually read meters that may be flooded, muddy, scratched, and cloudy, etc.

• Accuracy in reading water meters is essential and required.

• Must have the ability to lift meter box lids that may weigh up to 15 lbs. and drive a vehicle.

• The candidate for Water Meter Technician I should have problem-solving skills for unexpected incidents which may occur while reading meters.

• Equipment used includes a city vehicle, handheld computer, screwdriver/pry bar, pump, 2-way radio, sight tube, and small hand trowel.

• Candidates may encounter dogs, bees, snakes, spiders, etc.

SOME SATURDAYS WILL BE REQUIRED.

EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO RESPOND DURING SEVERE/INCLEMENT WEATHER EVENTS, OTHER EMERGENCIES, OR UNUSUAL CONDITIONS DECLARED BY THE DIRECTOR.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.