Water Meter Technician — Field Read, Repair & Service

City of Northglenn; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Northglenn is seeking a meter reader to support field operations and accurate customer billing. The role involves reading residential and commercial meters, maintaining precise records, and handling routine repairs on meters and related hardware.

Successful candidates will hold a valid Colorado driver’s license and have basic math and problem-solving skills. The position is outdoors, requires reliability, and offers a structured work routine with safety and community service values.

Qualifications

• Six months of meter reading experience or equivalent.
• Valid Colorado Driver's license.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Walks or drives an assigned meter route; reads and/or rereads residential and commercial water meters; distributes shut-off notices.
• Records meter readings in the prescribed manner according to meter location.
• Notes readings that appear inconsistent with prior readings and informs supervisor.
• Repairs to meters and meter setters in pits and vaults; tags meters for turn-off; performs turn-ons when assigned.
• Trains staff on meter reading and meter installation.
• Replace broken, damaged, or outdated meters and reading units.
• Troubleshoot water leaks; assist with service line leaks and main breaks and emergencies.
• Make recommendations on new meter equipment, parts, tools, software and reading systems.
• Create meter related or usage reports; consult with contractors on meter equipment.

Skills

Meter reading

Record keeping

Problem solving

Math calculations

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Northglenn is seeking a meter reader to support field operations and accurate customer billing. The role involves reading residential and commercial meters, maintaining precise records, and handling routine repairs on meters and related hardware.

Successful candidates will hold a valid Colorado driver’s license and have basic math and problem-solving skills. The position is outdoors, requires reliability, and offers a structured work routine with safety and community service values.