Meter Reader for the Marina Coast Water District

Regional Government Services; National City (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Coast Water District seeks a Meter Reader to read meters, record consumption, and perform maintenance and minor repairs as needed. The role involves outdoor fieldwork and some office tasks, requiring attention to detail and strong customer service.

Training will cover meter maintenance and backflow device procedures as applicable. The ideal candidate is reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently or in a team, with the physical ability for outdoor work and irregular hours as

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required; meter reading experience desirable.
• Valid California class C driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to read and record numbers accurately and quickly.
• Familiarity with using basic office and field electronics/tools.

Responsibilities

• Read water meters and record consumption.
• Clean, inspect, and repair water meters as needed.
• Identify irregularities in meter equipment and related plumbing.
• Provide a variety of customer service functions in the field and office.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability/Flexibility

Communication

Customer Service

Initiative

Problem Solving

Reliability

Safety

Time Management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you have a passion for serving customers and resolving meter maintenance and service problems? Does the thought of working outdoors excite you? Do you have the ability to effectively work both in the field and an office environment?

If so, the Marina Coast Water District is looking for someone like you to fill their next Meter Reader position!

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision, reads water meters and records consumption; cleans, inspects, and repairs water meters; identifies irregularities in meter equipment and related plumbing; provides a variety of customer service functions; performs related work as required.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL

• Be an individual who is accountable, ethical, self-motivated, friendly, adaptable, comfortable working independently, and in a team-oriented environment.
• Be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills to perform the job functions in a constantly changing environment.
• Have the ability to plan and prioritize the daily work order route for efficiency.
• Have the physical capability to drive a route with multiple stops, read water meters, and perform necessary tasks which may include meter maintenance, cleaning, setting, and replacement of meter boxes and lids.
• Have demonstrated ability to perform mechanical repair and maintenance and/or plumbing.
• Have demonstrated ability to read and record numbers accurately and quickly.
• Have demonstrated ability to use tools and electronic equipment, including computers, both in office and field in the course of duty.
• Interact tactfully, effectively, courteously, and concisely with people contacted during normal work hours.
• Have the ability to work irregular hours, in varying weather conditions, and on an "on call" basis for emergencies, while the regular shift is during regular hours.
• Work overtime as required.
• Experience of procedures for the inspection of backflow devices; and cleaning, setting, installation, removal, and repair of water meters is highly desired.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability/Flexibility - Can shift gears comfortably and reprioritize work as needed.
• Accountability – Accepts responsibility for themselves
• Communication - Effectively conveys and exchanges thoughts, opinions, and information verbally and in writing
• Customer Service - Maintains on-going client relationships
• Initiative - Assesses and initiate things independently
• Problem Solving – Sees and is able to define problems and implement solutions
• Reliability and Commitment - Shows commitment, dedication, and accountability in one's work, and follows through on all projects, goals, and aspects of one's work
• Safety - Works to comply with safety regulations and helps to promote safety consciousness and well-being
• Time Management - gets work done in an efficient and timely manner

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Background - In 1958, a local group of dedicated citizens, known as the Marina Community Service Corporation, proposed the formation of a municipal-owned water system with boundaries to coincide with the existing Marina Fire District, which was approximately 1,600 acres. Two years later, the Marina County Water District was formed by registered voters of the then unincorporated city of Marina. In 1966, voters authorized the sale of water bonds totaling $950,000 to acquire a privately owned water company serving the area.
Today - Today we serve more than 40,000 customers and approximately 10,800 accounts split roughly equally between Central Marina and the Ord Community on the former military base, including California State University (CSU) Monterey Bay. Our vision is to become the leading public supplier of integrated water and wastewater services in the Monterey Bay Region.
It's an exciting time to work for the District and to play an integral role in this high-profile opportunity, while also living on the Central Coast of California along the scenic Monterey Bay area- It just doesn't get any better....

Education/Training

High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

No experience is required. Experience reading utility meters or reading and recording data with speed and accuracy is desirable.

Physical Demands

Ability to work outdoors and walk for long periods of time, in a variety of weather conditions, sometimes over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces with dust, sand, noise, and traffic; carrying and lifting equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and meters; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, over a two-way radio and by phone.

LICENSE OF CERTIFICATE

Position requires substantial driving in a District vehicle. Must possess a valid California class C driver’s license, have a satisfactory driving record and be insurable under the regulations and guidelines of the District’s liability and risk carrier.

BENEFITS AND SALARY INFORMATION

Salary: $72.021.74 - $91,920.02 Annually

APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 26, 2026

SELECTION PROCESS

Application - (Pass/Fail) Applications are screened based on the criteria indicated in this announcement. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications will not be accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application. Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system.

Minimum Qualifications (MQ) Appraisal - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.

Online Skills Assessment - (Pass/Fail) An Online Skills Assessment may be used to evaluate candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The Online Skills Assessment exam is conducted via a video conference platform. The online skills exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of November 2, 2026.

Remote Screening - (Pass/Fail) A remote screening process may be used to verify qualifications and evaluate candidate's knowledge and skills for the position.

Successful candidates will be submitted to the Marina Coast Water District for further consideration.

All communication and notices will be sent via email.

Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to [e-mail].

Neither Regional Government Services nor the Marina Coast Water District are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise RGS by emailing [e-mail].

The Marina Coast Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.