Water Meter Field Technician

City of Edmonds; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Edmonds seeks a Meter Reader to accurately read and input water usage from residential and commercial meters, and to locate leaks causing unaccounted water. You will operate handheld devices, monitor reading patterns, and maintain records for billing and maintenance.

The role supports the Water Division in hydrant installations and main shutdowns as needed, with opportunities to contribute to system reliability and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or clerical work relevant to field duties.
• Ability to follow procedures and input data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Reads, records and inputs water consumption data from meters.
• Operates handheld computer and monitors readings for anomalies.
• Identifies unaccounted water and notifies supervisor of leaks.
• Supports main shutoffs and hydrant installations as needed.
• Maintains meter records and assists with related duties.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

City of Edmonds seeks a Meter Reader to accurately read and input water usage from residential and commercial meters, and to locate leaks causing unaccounted water. You will operate handheld devices, monitor reading patterns, and maintain records for billing and maintenance.

The role supports the Water Division in hydrant installations and main shutdowns as needed, with opportunities to contribute to system reliability and customer service.