Water Meter Technician I- Tech II 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

Water Meter Technician I- Tech II Assistant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume. This position is located at 432 Shea Drive, Chesapeake, VA. Medical Marijuana: In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Persons requiring accommodations, please contact City of Chesapeake’s Human Resources Department at [phone].

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Water Meter Technician I- Tech II Assistant

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department PUBLIC UTILITIES

Division

Division PUB UTIL BUS/CUST SVC

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026392

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 7am to 3:30pm Some Saturdays. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement R - Routine

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE03

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $37,652 – $56,008 (salary based on qualifications and experience).

Job Description

Are you someone who likes to be outside, working with your hands and be on the move? (No boring desk job here!) Are you looking for a job with GREAT BENEFITS and opportunities for growth? If yes, this position may be just what you’re looking for!

This position rides with and assists the Water Meter Technician III . Typical tasks include:

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

SOME SATURDAYS WILL BE REQUIRED . EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO RESPOND DURING SEVERE / INCLEMENT WEATHER EVENTS , OTHER EMERGENCY OR UNUSUAL CONDITIONS DECLARED BY DIRECTOR .

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse ourBenefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in accounting or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one month of related, full-time equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with theCity Driving Standards . Special skills or equipment certification will be required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using hand tools a plus. Experience Working with Water meters /plumbing. Outdoor work experience Good customer service skills are necessary.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/13/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 08/27/2026

Open Continuous No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume. This position is located at 432 Shea Drive, Chesapeake, VA. Medical Marijuana: In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license ( CDL ) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Persons requiring accommodations, please contact City of Chesapeake’s Human Resources Department at [phone].

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Pushing/Pulling Weight Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Reaching Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Handling Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Kneeling Kneeling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Crouching Crouching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Bending Bending Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Twisting Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Climbing Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Vision Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Foot Controls Foot Controls Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Pipe wrench pliers hand pump pry bar hand shovel long shovel City vehicle vise grips

Protective Equipment Required

safety vest Steel Toed boots.

Health and Safety D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards Mechanical Hazards N = Never

Chemical Hazards Chemical Hazards N = Never

Electrical Hazards Electrical Hazards N = Never

Fire Hazards N = Never

Explosives Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases Communicable Diseases N = Never

Physical Danger or Abuse Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never

Other If Other, Description D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Dirt and Dust Dirt and Dust D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration Noise and Vibration N = Never

Fumes and Odors Fumes and Odors D = Daily

Wetness/Humidity Wetness/Humidity D = Daily

Darkness or Poor Lighting Darkness or Poor Lighting D = Daily

Primary Work Location Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work Tedious or Exacting Work Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Other If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s) Other team members are allowed to help with all tasks.

Professional References

Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.
  • Yes
  • No