Meter Reader — Impactful Field Role in Water Utility

Washington Water Service; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Group is seeking a Meter Reader to perform water meter reads for residential and commercial customers at a Los Altos, CA location. You will assist with routing new meters, assess meters for defects, and report tampering or cross-connections as needed.

The role requires good communication, basic math, a high school diploma, and a California driver’s license. Certification within 11 months is required; salary ranges from $30.69 to $35.05 per hour without certification,

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
• CA Class C Driver's license required and insurable.
• Must have basic reading/writing and math skills for reports and calculations.
• Knowledge of water quality parameters and NPDES basics is preferred; certification timely completion required.

Responsibilities

• Read water meters for residential and commercial customers.
• Assist with assigning new meters to routes and rerouting as needed.
• Investigate customer inquiries about high bills and water quality issues.
• Take corrective action and collect water samples as required.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

California Water Service Group is seeking a Meter Reader to perform water meter reads for residential and commercial customers at a Los Altos, CA location. You will assist with routing new meters, assess meters for defects, and report tampering or cross-connections as needed.

The role requires good communication, basic math, a high school diploma, and a California driver’s license. Certification within 11 months is required; salary ranges from $30.69 to $35.05 per hour without certification,