Meter Technician and Public Works Maintainer (Term)

City of Bothell; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bothell’s Public Works Department seeks a detail-oriented Public Works Maintenance Worker - Meter Technician (Limited Term Full Time) in the Water Division. You will read meters, replace and install meters, and support the meter program while coordinating with Utility Billing and serving the community.

Working Monday–Thursday on a 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule with Fridays off, you’ll help ensure accurate water usage records and timely service for residents and businesses.

Qualifications

• Read residential, commercial, and industrial water meters and input water usage data.
• Replace and install meters and temporary locking devices on meters.
• Assist with meter program implementation, scheduling, and route development.
• Work with Utility Billing to run and review AMI reports for errors or anomalies.
• Assist customers with inquiries and perform turn-offs/turn-ons for non-payment or service requests.

Responsibilities

• Maintain meter reading routes and scheduling.
• Record meter data accurately and input into systems.
• Identify irregularities affecting billing and communicate with the billing department.
• Assist with meter program maintenance and AMI-related troubleshooting.
• Provide responsive customer support related to metering.

Skills

Meter reading

Meter installation

Data entry

Customer service

Collaboration

Job description

The City of Bothell’s Public Works Department seeks a detail-oriented Public Works Maintenance Worker - Meter Technician (Limited Term Full Time) in the Water Division. You will read meters, replace and install meters, and support the meter program while coordinating with Utility Billing and serving the community.

Working Monday–Thursday on a 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule with Fridays off, you’ll help ensure accurate water usage records and timely service for residents and businesses.