Water Services Technician - Water Meter Division

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional pension

401(a) and 457 plans

Medical plans

Wellness incentive

Dental, vision, life insurance

Employer paid long-term disability

Free Bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The City of Phoenix is seeking a Water Services Technician to join the Water Meter Division. You will perform semi-skilled maintenance, meter reading and meter repair in outdoor settings, with duties that may include route work or rover assignments, all under supervision.

Ideal candidates are dependable, safety-focused and comfortable working outside in varying conditions. Employment offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive hourly pay range.

Qualifications

• Semi-skilled maintenance experience
• Meter reading and meter repair
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions

Responsibilities

• Perform field work in Water Meter Division including maintenance tasks and meter reading
• Route or rover assignments based on operational needs
• Work under supervision of Water Customer Services Supervisor I or II

Job description

About This Position

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.

The Water Services Department has an opening for a Water Services Technician. In this role you will perform a variety of field work including semi-skilled maintenance, preventative maintenance tasks, meter reading and meter repair in the Water Services Department, Water Meter Division. Assignments will vary based on operational needs, including working as a route person or a rover backing assigned routes. As a Water Services Technician you will work under the general supervision of a Water Customer Services Supervisor I or II.

Learn more about Water Service Technicians.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Dependable and safety-focused with strong attention to detail.
• Experienced in semi-skilled maintenance, meter reading, and meter repair.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions
• Adaptable to changing operational needs, including route work and rover assignments.
• Communicates clearly and works effectively under general supervision.
• Committed to supporting accurate, efficient, and reliable water services for the community.

SALARY

Pay Range: $20.51 to $35.08 per hour.

Hiring Range: $20.51 to $27.49 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

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The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Acceptable completion of the Water Services Technician Trainee program or equivalent.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• Working conditions:
  • Travel across rough, uneven or rocky surfaces to check meters, service lines, etc., in unpaved easements is required.
  • Work outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust is required.
  • Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds is required.
  • Work around insects, reptiles, and animals is required.
  • Work irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• These positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus experience in/with the following:

• Reading and interpreting city geography and street addresses.
• Entering data into a work order management system.
• Basic plumbing and/or sprinkler system repair and maintenance.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes September 2, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

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REFERENCE

Water Services Technician, JC:50200, ID#62815, 08/26/2026, USM, RG, Benefits:002

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