Metering Services Technician

City of Chandler, Arizona; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Arizona State Retirement System

Deferred compensation

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Free recreation center membership

Job summary

The City of Chandler is seeking Metering Services Technicians to read water meters, record consumption, and install/repair meters. This regular full-time role operates Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, in Chandler, AZ, with a strong emphasis on customer service and accurate data entry.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of public-facing experience, and a valid driver's license. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a 6-month probationary period.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience in public contact or customer service.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Read water meters and record/report water consumption.
• Install and repair water meters and registers.
• Communicate with customers to resolve issues and provide information.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Teamwork

Meter reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld computer

Work order management system

Job description

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified individuals to join our team as Metering Services Technicians. This is a regular, full-time position with benefits. The position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment


• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community


• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays


• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage


• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual


• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual


• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026


• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match


• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation


• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive


• Professional development opportunities


• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part-time employees


• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who We Are

Chandler was the first city in Arizona to receive accreditation of our water and wastewater operations by the American Public Works Association, the toughest accreditation to achieve in the industry. The Utilities Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's water treatment plant, 32 water wells, and 19 booster station facilities and share another water plant with the Town of Gilbert. The Utility also operates wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure, including industrial wastewater/ brine reduction and three wastewater facilities. We treat over 64 million gallons of fresh water and treat over 30 million gallons of wastewater per day to class A+ reclaimed water to meet irrigation and industrial demands. Our water is received from four primary water sources: Salt River, Verde River, Colorado River and ground water supplied by our extensive well field facilities. We also use advanced treatment processes to recycle over 7 million gallons of industrial wastewater and return it back for industrial reuse. Service is provided to the City of Chandler residential, commercial, and industrial users by a network of 1,224 miles of active water mains, 942 miles of active sewer mains, and 92 miles of reclaimed water mains.

Who We Are Looking For

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service and teamwork. We are looking for someone to read water meters, record and report water consumption, and install and repair water meters and registers.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED;


• and one (1) year of experience with public contact or providing customer service;


• and a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record;


• or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired Qualifications

• ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution Certification


• Previous meter reading experience;


• Previous experience using a handheld computer for data entry;


• Previous experience with a work order management system.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions.

01

Have you achieved your High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes


• No

02

Do you have at least 1 year of experience in public contact or in providing customer service?

• Yes


• No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes


• No

04

Do you have your ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution Certifications, or equivalent from another state?

• Yes


• No

05

Do you have work experience reading water meters?

• Yes


• No

06

Do you have work experience using a work order management system?

• Yes


• No


• Required Question