Meter Technician

Charleston-Water-System; Charleston (SC); Presencial; USD 49.000 - 74.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Charleston Water System seeks a Meter Reader responsible for setting, reading, and maintaining water meters in the Charleston area.

The role involves field testing, meter repairs, leak checks, and on-call coverage to ensure accurate billing and reliable water service.

Formación

• Two (2) years’ experience in construction, pipefitting, meter reading manufacturing, or utility environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsabilidades

• Setting, removing, turning on and shutting off water meters.
• Repairs of water meters and meter boxes; assist with field tests 3"–10" and bench tests up to 2".
• Check meters for leaks and poor pressure; read consumption and record usage.
• Report irregularities with meters, mains, valves, hydrants, or equipment to the appropriate department.
• Subject to 24-hour on-call on a rotating basis.

Conocimientos

Meter Reading

Water Meters

Field Work

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Meter Testing Equipment

Descripción del empleo

We're a public water and wastewater utility serving the greater Charleston area. Our water and wastewater services protect public health and the environment, provide fire protection, and support our economy.We’re always looking to add talented, enthusiastic people to our team!

About Charleston Water System

We're a public water and wastewater utility serving the greater Charleston area. Our water and wastewater services protect public health and the environment, provide fire protection, and support our economy.We’re always looking to add talented, enthusiastic people to our team!

Applications Accepted through Sunday, November 15, 2026

Salary Range: $49,192.00 ($23.65/hr.) - $73,798.40 ($35.48/hr.)

Hiring Range: $49,192.00 ($23.65/hr.) - $61,484.80 ($29.56/hr.)

Grade: 106

Position Summary:

Responsible for setting, removing, reading, evaluating, turning on, and shutting off water meters. In some cases, minor repairs may be necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Setting, removing, turning on and shutting off water meters.
• Performs repairs of water meters and meter boxes. Assist with Field test meters 3” to 10” and bench test meters up to 2”.
• Checks meters for leaks and poor pressure.
• Reads water consumption meters and records volume used by residential and commercial customers.
• Report to the appropriate departments any irregularities with meters, meter boxes, mains, valves, valve boxes, hydrants, or any problem with CWS equipment or apparatus.
• Returns the computer to the business office for billing purposes.
• Subject to 24-hour on-call on a rotating basis.
• Performs pressure and flow tests on water lines to establish flow capabilities, and to locate flow deficiencies.
• Ability to complete work tickets, inventory supply requests and accident reports. Assists with the correction of crossed services.
• Operation of corresponding valves to ensure proper position and operation.
• Route work in the proper sequence to complete assigned work.
• Responsible for the safeguarding and maintenance of issued CWS vehicles and equipment.
• May be required to work during emergency conditions.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures.
• Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures.

Additional Duties

• Assists lead technician and/or supervisor when needed.
• May notify customers of unusual high-water usage.
• May be required to complete work tickets, accident reports and other appropriate documents.
• Performs other duties as required.
• During emergency situations, must transport vehicles to Hanahan Plant

Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions

• Ability to operate and maintain a motor vehicle.
• Considerable movement and traversing in excess of six (6) hours per day occasionally involved at work sites on unpaved streets, uneven ground and cluttered work areas to perform inspections and job duties.
• Routinely and safely operate computers to include desktop, rugged laptops and smart phones in the field.
• Occasionally positions self to maneuver objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Objects greater than 50 lbs. require a two-person operation.
• Frequently positions self to move, traverse in the field as necessary to perform required work.
• Frequent gripping or grasping of tools or objects.
• Ability to perform routine tasks with tools: shovel, screwdriver, hand pump, probe, box key and water key.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when adjusting on equipment.
• Must be able to make visual observations in daylight and night.
• Subject to noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hearing Protection is required.
• Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Routinely ascend/descend into and out of excavations sites or confined spaces using a ladder.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maneuver as necessary to read water meters.
• Must not be afraid of dogs, cats, snakes, rodents, spiders, and roaches.
• Ability to receive and give detailed information through oral communication and to express or exchange ideas verbally or in writing.
• Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience in construction, pipefitting, meter reading manufacturing, or utility environment. High school diploma or GED required
• Must have good knowledge of our *service area.*
• Some knowledge of pipefitting and/or pump skills.
• Working knowledge of pipe-fitting practices, setting and removing meters and retros desirable.
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Must have a valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
• Must pass the “D” Water Distribution Operator’s License exam within 24 months of hire.

Training Needs:

• OSHA and Departmental safety training as required.
• Skills Based Training.
• ISO 1401 standards for department and company.

ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION TO VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSION DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS AND NOTED JOB PROGRESSIONS ARE NO GUARANTEE OF CAREER PATH TO THESE OR ANY OTHER JOB(S) AT THE COMMISSION.

Our Mission Support public health and protect the environment.

Our Vision Achieve excellence and exceed customer expectations.

Our Core Values

• Continuous pursuit of excellence
• Customer Service
• Open and honest communication
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Ethical behavior and integrity

Our Mission Support public health and protect the environment.

Our Vision Achieve excellence and exceed customer expectations.

Our Core Values

• Continuous pursuit of excellence
• Customer Service
• Open and honest communication
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Ethical behavior and integrity

Charleston Water System is an at-will, drug-free, equal opportunity employer.

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