Utilities Meter Technician

To be considered for this position, an application MUST be submitted through our website:

Lyon County is accepting applications for a full-time, non-exempt Utilities Meter Technician in the Dayton area.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Read, install, inspect, and repair residential and commercial water meters and related equipment
• Respond to customer service requests, including service connections, rereads, and leak checks
• Troubleshoot meter readings and equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Maintain work records, inventory, and basic spreadsheets and system maps
• Use mobile meter-reading technology and standard computer applications
• Work safely in the field under varying weather and physical conditions while representing the County professionally

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED; AND two (2) years of customer service experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical - County pays 100% employee coverage plus 50% spouse/dependent coverage
• Dental, Vision, Life - County pays 100% of employee only; dependent care at employee's cost
• Retirement benefits via the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System
• Twelve paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Flexible spending programs for child care and unreimbursed medical expenses
• Voya deferred compensation program

Salary*:

• $ $34.69 (Employee/Employer Paid PERS Retirement)
• $ $28.98 (Employer Paid PERS Retirement)

*Employees in this classification start at the beginning of the salary range, with opportunities for salary advancement based on merit.

To be considered for this position, an application MUST be submitted through our website:

Closes: Friday, January 16, 2026

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for performing specialized duties in relation to water meter maintenance & reading, customer service work orders, Utility billing processes and water conservation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills .

• Reads and records consumption of residential and commercial water meters with mobile and hand-held reading devices and manual reads; verifies that readings are within parameters and troubleshoots problems related to meters and reading equipment.
• Installs, repairs and inspects water meters, meter pits and meter reading equipment, valves, pressure regulators and flow testing meters; and trains other staff members in all aspects of the job.
• Responds to customer service requests, not limited to: connections, disconnects, rereading meters, checking for leaks, etc. and may be required to respond to emergency callouts or assist the operation crews with system repairs.
• Posts notices at physical locations in regard to billing, customer information, encroachment issues and perform work required to keep meter pits accessible.
• Creates and updates spreadsheets and updates water and sewer maps.
• Ensures proper inventory of meter-related equipment and parts; orders supplies as required.
• Maintains records of work performed and materials used.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma/GED; AND two (2) years of customer service experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of:

• Meter services rules, regulations, policies, and operating procedures including water conservation and identifying sources of high water use.
• Meter equipment used by the County.
• Basic mathematics with a focus on water flow and metering.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations while performing maintenance work.
• Record keeping practices of work performed.
• Computer applications related to the work with a focus on meter reading, charts & graphs and word documents.
• Techniques for dealing with angry or individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Skill in:

• Identifying and resolving operational, technical, and procedural problems and communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Preparing clear and concise written reports.
• Safely operating an assortment of measurement tools and equipment.
• Using computers, associated software packages and electronic meter reading equipment.
• Safely driving a variety of light duty vehicles.
• Reading and interpreting manuals, specifications and troubleshooting metering equipment.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Estimating necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments and meet the needs of small to medium sized CIP or maintenance projects.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Nevada Driver's License.
• Within 15 days of employment: OSHA 30 certificate.
• Within 1 year of employment: Nevada Water Distribution Operator Grade I certificate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strength and mobility to work in a typical field setting, including operating hand and power tools; stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing and working in confined or awkward spaces; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone.

Work is subject to exposure to frequent travel, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, dust and noxious odors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $34.69 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending