Water Meter Technician I

City of Peoria; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Peoria is seeking a Water Technician I in the Finance and Budget department to support utility billings and customer service for residential and commercial customers. The role involves locating, reading, replacing, maintaining, and repairing water meters and related metering equipment.

The position includes performing entry-level maintenance tasks, providing accurate information, and assisting the public with billing inquiries, with the aim of ensuring reliable service and accurate meter

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduation or equivalency.
• 6–9 months of related experience.
• Some previous experience in similar positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate information for utility billing and assist customers.
• Read, locate, replace, maintain, and repair water meters.
• Perform entry-level maintenance and related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Meter reading

Light maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Application Deadline: October 4, 2026

Salary Range: Min $24.40 - Mid $27.30 - Max $30.20

Department: Finance and Budget

Minimum Requirements: Education: High school graduation or equivalency Experience: 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.

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.

About Peoria

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

The 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!

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Contact & Application 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.

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