Water Meter Technician I: Field Assistant

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chesapeake is seeking a Water Meter Technician I – Tech II Assistant to work outdoors, assist with water meter changes up to 2 inches, and help establish water service for new developments.

This full-time role offers a strong benefits package. Requires a high school diploma or GED, about one year of college in accounting or related field, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work Monday–Friday with some Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED plus about one year of college in accounting or related field.
• Minimum one month of related, full-time experience.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record compliant with City Driving Standards.
• Employees may be required to work hours beyond scheduled shifts during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Aids with changing water meters up to 2 inches in size.
• Helps establish water service to new developments by completing wet tap orders.
• Maintains daily work logs and logs of work materials.
• Digs up and resets meter boxes as needed to perform meter changes.
• Performs meter re-reads as needed.
• Occasionally reads water meter routes.

Skills

Outdoor work

Hand tools

Customer service

Education

HS diploma or GED + ~1 year college

Tools

Pipe wrench

Pliers

Hand pump

Pry bar

Hand shovel

Long shovel

City vehicle

Vise grips

Job description

City of Chesapeake is seeking a Water Meter Technician I – Tech II Assistant to work outdoors, assist with water meter changes up to 2 inches, and help establish water service for new developments.

This full-time role offers a strong benefits package. Requires a high school diploma or GED, about one year of college in accounting or related field, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work Monday–Friday with some Saturdays.