Water Meter Technician in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
NewSalary: $37652 - $56008Industry: Government/Civil ServiceJob Function: Facilities
City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Job Description
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: 2026474
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. 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. | Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
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.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 10/22/2026
Job Close Date: 11/06/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division: PUB UTIL BUS/CUST SVC
Requisition Number: 2026474
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. 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. | Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Starting Range: $37,652-$56,008 (salary is based on experience and qualifications).
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!
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. Please browse our Benefits 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 the City Driving Standards.
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.
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 the City Driving Standards.
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:
Some experience with water meters and hand tools is preferred.
Outstanding customer service skills are necessary.
Outstanding customer service skills are necessary.
Job Open Date: 10/22/2026
Job Close Date: 11/06/2026
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.
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.
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.
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