Meter Services Tech

City of Greensboro, NC; Battleground (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

City of Greensboro, NC is seeking a dependable Meter Services Technician to maintain water meters, services, backflow devices, and related testing in the field. You will interact with customers and apply technical knowledge to ensure safe, reliable water delivery.

Join a team focused on public service, water quality, and system integrity. This role offers a structured schedule and strong benefits in a community-focused department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• NC AWWA Meter Services Technician Certification must be obtained within 18 months of employment.
• 1+ years of technical field experience related to water meters, backflow prevention, water quality, and system testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform water meter change-outs and related installation and maintenance activities.
• Detect and investigate leaks on water services and mains.
• Inspect and test backflow prevention devices.
• Flush and test fire hydrants.
• Read and interpret strip maps and water block sheets to support field activities.
• Troubleshoot service and equipment issues following Water Resources policies.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

NC AWWA Meter Services Technician Certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Help Greensboro Deliver Safe, Reliable Water

The City of Greensboro Water Resources Department is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and customer-focused Meter Services Technician to help maintain the systems that connect customers to safe, reliable water service. This position combines technical fieldwork, problem-solving, and public service while supporting accurate water measurement, system integrity, and water quality.

Compensation and Benefits

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $44,000.00 - $50,286.00

Full Salary Range: $41,600.00 - $68,389.00 Annually

Benefits

The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

About Water Resources Department

The Water Resources Department provides safe, dependable drinking water and wastewater treatment while maintaining the infrastructure that supports Greensboro’s water and sewer services. From water meter services and billing support to leak detection and system maintenance, Water Resources helps ensure essential services remain reliable for the community.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Make a direct community impact: Help maintain the infrastructure behind an essential public service.
• Work in the field: Apply your technical knowledge to a variety of water service and meter-related activities.
• Solve problems: Investigate leaks, water quality concerns, and service issues using established procedures and independent judgment.
• Serve the public: Interact regularly with residents and customers while providing knowledgeable and professional service.
• Build technical expertise: Work with water meters, backflow devices, hydrants, water quality standards, and industry practices.

About the Role

As a Meter Services Technician, you will perform a variety of technical field activities related to water meters, customer water services, backflow prevention, water quality, and system testing. You will interact with the public on a regular basis and use independent judgment while following established policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Perform water meter change-outs and related installation and maintenance activities.
• Detect and investigate leaks on water services and mains.
• Investigate customer “bad water” calls and assist with identifying potential water quality concerns.
• Set permit meters and perform related inspections.
• Inspect and test backflow prevention devices.
• Flush and test fire hydrants.
• Perform flow tests on water services.
• Apply American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards related to testing, repairing, and installing water meters.
• Apply Backflow and Cross Connection standards when installing, testing, and repairing backflow devices.
• Follow applicable confined space rules and regulations.
• Read and interpret strip maps and water block sheets to support field activities.
• Apply minimum water quality standards to assigned work.
• Troubleshoot service and equipment issues and reason through problems to determine appropriate solutions.
• Exercise independent judgment while following Water Resources policies, City policies, procedures, and City ordinances.
• Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and maintain organized records and work activities.

Bring Your Technical Skills to Water Resources:

If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, interacting with the public, and applying technical knowledge to essential infrastructure, the Meter Services Technician position offers an opportunity to build specialized skills while making a direct contribution to Greensboro’s water service.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Bring your technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and commitment to customer service to Water Resources and help keep Greensboro’s water system safe, reliable, and working for the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver's License
• NC AWWA Meter Services Technician Certification (must obtain within 18 months of employment to remain in the position)
• 1+ years of experience working in a technical field, with activities related to water meters, customer water services, backflow prevention, water quality, and system testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• NC AWWA Meter Services Technician Certification.
• Experience with Meter Viewer or other utility asset locating software.
• Experience with routing software to aid in service address locating.