Water Meter Reader I

PUB UTIL BUS/CUST SVC

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.

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