Job Details
Water Meter Technician
2026-08-08 City of Chesapeake Chesapeake,VA
Description:
Required Qualifications
Vocational/Educational Requirement:
Requires high school diploma or GED / HSE and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in accounting or a closely related field.
Experience:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one month of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards . Special skills or equipment certification may be required.
Special Requirements:
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Are you mechanically inclined? Do you like working outside? If yes, this may be the job for you!
The Water Meter Technician I will assist the Water Meter Tech III in performing meter testing, maintenance, repair, and replacement of meter boxes and pipe ranging in size from 5/8" to 10".
- Water Meter Technician I must be able to read and record water meter readings.
- Water Meter Technician I issue parts and monitor materials or tools used. Must have ability to use hand tools, specialty tools or Pneumatic tools in a proficient manner. This position will work in confined spaces.
- Water Meter Technician I is required to operate and maintain various types of equipment or vehicles.
- Water Meter Technician I will provide maintenance and housekeeping of meter shop, and equipment or vehicles.
- Water Meter Technician I must be able to communicate and interact with public in a professional manner.
Required Qualifications
Vocational/Educational Requirement:
Requires high school diploma or GED / HSE and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in accounting or a closely related field.
Experience:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one month of related, full-time equivalent experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards . Special skills or equipment certification may be required.
Special Requirements:
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications