Water Meter Technician in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionWater Meter Technician
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division: PUB UTIL BUS/CUST SVC
Requisition Number: 2026386
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM Overtime as required by the needs of the department. 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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 08/06/2026
Job Close Date: 08/27/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume. Please also ensure that all sections of the application are completed in full, as submission of a resume is optional for this recruitment.
This position is located at 906 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division: PUB UTIL BUS/CUST SVC
Requisition Number: 2026386
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM Overtime as required by the needs of the department. 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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Starting Salary: $37,652
- Actual starting salary depends on education and relevant experience.
Job Description:
Are you mechanically inclined? Do you like working outside? If you answered yes, this may be the job for you!
As a Water Meter Technician I, you will assist the Water Meter Tech III in performing testing, maintenance, repair, and replacement of meters, meter boxes, and pipes ranging in size from 5/8" to 10".
In addition, as a Water Meter Technician I, your typical duties would include reading and recording of water meter data, maintaining and issuing inventory of tools and materials, operating and maintaining equipment and vehicles. This work often requires entry in confined spaces such as large meter vaults.
As successful Water Meter Technician I candidate should have the ability to use hand and power tools proficiently and communicate in a professional manner.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
As a Water Meter Technician I, you will assist the Water Meter Tech III in performing testing, maintenance, repair, and replacement of meters, meter boxes, and pipes ranging in size from 5/8" to 10".
In addition, as a Water Meter Technician I, your typical duties would include reading and recording of water meter data, maintaining and issuing inventory of tools and materials, operating and maintaining equipment and vehicles. This work often requires entry in confined spaces such as large meter vaults.
As successful Water Meter Technician I candidate should have the ability to use hand and power tools proficiently and communicate in a professional manner.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
Vocational/Educational Requirement:
Requires high school diploma or GED/HSE 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:
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 City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.
Special Requirements:
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces. 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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Requires high school diploma or GED/HSE 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:
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 City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.
Special Requirements:
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces. 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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Job Open Date: 08/06/2026
Job Close Date: 08/27/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Apply NOW!
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume. Please also ensure that all sections of the application are completed in full, as submission of a resume is optional for this recruitment.
This position is located at 906 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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.
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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