Water Meter Technician I

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Water Meter Technician I

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

4

Department

PUBLIC UTILITIES

Division

PUB UTIL BUS/CUST SVC

Requisition Number

Number of hours worked per week

40+ Occasional overtime required on Saturdays

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 6:00 am-2:30 pm (Summer)
Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm (Winter)
Some Saturday mandatory

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA (432 Shea Drive)

Position Driving Requirement

R - Routine

Pay Grade

GE02

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$35,528-$47,075/ annual salary

• Depending on qualifications and experience

Job Description

Are you looking for a job that keeps you active?
Do you enjoy the outdoors? Water Meter Technician I may be the job for you

• Water Meter Technician I performs physically demanding work reading meters.
• Read water meters on assigned routes and enter readings into the handheld computer.
• Water Meter Technician must have the ability to walk all day with constant bending and kneeling.
• Must be able to walk over 10 miles per day. Walking may be for several hours at a time in all kinds of weather.
• Must be able to visually read meters that may be flooded, muddy, scratched, and cloudy, etc.
• Accuracy in reading water meters is essential and required.
• Must have the ability to lift meter box lids that may weigh up to 15 lbs. and drive a vehicle.
• The candidate for Water Meter Technician I should have problem-solving skills for unexpected incidents which may occur while reading meters.
• Equipment used includes a city vehicle, handheld computer, screwdriver/pry bar, pump, 2-way radio, sight tube, and small hand trowel.
• Candidates may encounter dogs, bees, snakes, spiders, etc.

SOME SATURDAYS WILL BE REQUIRED .

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

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONALREQUIREMENTS:

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.

EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENTS:

In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one month of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIALCERTIFICATIONSANDLICENSES:

Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with theCity Driving Standards.

SPECIALREQUIREMENTS:
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

Some experience with water meters and hand tools is preferred.
Outstanding customer service skills are necessary.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

12/15/2025

Job Close Date

12/29/2025

Open Continuous

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Drug Screening: 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. Generally, a positive test result for marijuana, alcohol, or other controlled substances will disqualify an applicant from employment. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse an applicant from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

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

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

Sitting

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Walking

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Lifting

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Lifting Amount

Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Exerting up to 20 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Exerting up to 20 lbs

Reaching

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

Handling

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Fine Dexterity

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

Kneeling

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

Crouching

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

Crawling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending

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

Twisting

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Climbing

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Balancing

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Vision

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

N = Never

Talking

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Foot Controls

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

screw driver/pry bar, hand pump, trowel, hand held computer, sight tube, city vehicle and two-way radio

Protective Equipment Required

safety shoes and vest

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

D = Daily

Chemical Hazards

N = Never

Electrical Hazards

N = Never

Fire Hazards

N = Never

Explosives

N = Never

Communicable Diseases

N = Never

Physical Danger or Abuse

M = Several Times Per Month

Other

If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust

D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures

S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration

D = Daily

Fumes and Odors

S = Seasonally

Wetness/Humidity

D = Daily

Darkness or Poor Lighting

D = Daily

Primary Work Location

Shop, Vehicle, Outdoors

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

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Emergency Situations

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks

N = Never

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

N = Never

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

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)

No

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests

0

Maximum Requests

4