Water Meter Technician I- Tech II Assistant in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Salary: $37652 - $56008Industry: Government/Civil ServiceJob Function: Facilities
City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionWater Meter Technician I- Tech II Assistant
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division: PUB UTIL BUS/CUST SVC
Requisition Number: 2026392
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7am to 3:30pm Some Saturdays. 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:
SOME SATURDAYS WILL BE REQUIRED.
EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO RESPOND DURING SEVERE/INCLEMENT WEATHER EVENTS, OTHER EMERGENCY OR UNUSUAL CONDITIONS DECLARED BY 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:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 08/13/2026
Job Close Date: 08/27/2026
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: 2026392
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7am to 3:30pm Some Saturdays. 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 Range: $37,652 – $56,008 (salary based on qualifications and experience).
Job Description:
Are you someone who likes to be outside, working with your hands and be on the move? (No boring desk job here!) Are you looking for a job with GREAT BENEFITS and opportunities for growth? If yes, this position may be just what you’re looking for!
This position rides with and assists the Water Meter Technician III. Typical tasks include:
This position rides with and assists the Water Meter Technician III. Typical tasks include:
- Aids with the changing of water meters up to 2 inches in size.
- Helps establish water service to new developments by completing wet tap orders.
- Helps maintain daily work logs and logs of work materials.
- Occasionally digs up and resets meter boxes as needed to perform meter changes.
- Performs meter re-reads as needed.
- Sometimes works alone.
- Occasionally read water meter routes.
SOME SATURDAYS WILL BE REQUIRED.
EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO RESPOND DURING SEVERE/INCLEMENT WEATHER EVENTS, OTHER EMERGENCY OR UNUSUAL CONDITIONS DECLARED BY 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 skills or equipment certification will be required.
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 skills or equipment certification will be required.
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:
Experience using hand tools a plus.
Experience Working with Water meters /plumbing.
Outdoor work experience
Good customer service skills are necessary.
Experience Working with Water meters /plumbing.
Outdoor work experience
Good customer service skills are necessary.
Job Open Date: 08/13/2026
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.
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.
Persons requiring accommodations, please contact City of Chesapeake’s Human Resources Department at (757) 382-6492.
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