Water Meter Technician I

City of Peoria; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Peoria is seeking a Water Technician I to support billing accuracy and deliver professional customer service to residents and businesses. This entry-level role involves locating, reading, replacing, maintaining, and repairing water meters and related metering equipment.

The position requires high school graduation or equivalent, 6–9 months of related experience, and a valid Arizona Class D driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalency required.
• 6–9 months of experience in a similar role.
• Valid Arizona Class D Driver's License at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Locate, read, replace, maintain and repair City water meters and metering equipment.
• Provide accurate information for billing and professional customer service to residents and businesses.

Skills

Customer service

Meter reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Metering equipment

Job description

Application Deadline:October 4, 2026Salary Range:Min $24.40 - Mid $27.30 - Max $30.20To view all salary ranges for the City of Peoria, please click here.Department:Finance and BudgetMinimum Requirements:Education:High school graduation or equivalencyExperience:6-9 months experience. Some previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions.Physical Demands:Work requires heavy physical exertion and effort. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting between 25 and 50 pounds.Licenses and Certifications:Valid Arizona Class “D” Drivers License required at time of hire.Tell me more…..The Finance department has an excellent opportunity for a Water Technician I. The purpose of this position is to provide accurate information for billing of utility services and professional customer service assistance to citizens and business owners, and to perform a variety of entry level maintenance and customer service tasks on residential and commercial water meters. This is accomplished by locating, reading, replacing, maintaining, and repairing the City’s water meters and associated metering equipment. Other duties may include completing related tasks as assigned.To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.Why Peoria?Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.About PeoriaThe City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!Get an inside look at the Culture of PeoriaWe are PEORIA!Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, AccountableApplication Process:Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at [e-mail] or 623-773-7100.An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.