Meter Technology Technician

job description

meter technology technician

job announcement no: 26-042

vacant position(s): 1

department: customer service

applications accepted through: sunday, march 15, 2026.

salary range: $52,873.60 (25.42/hr.) – $79,331.20 ($38.14/hr.)

grade: 107

hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm

responsible for performing all meter related functions and types: amr (automated meter reading), ami (advanced metering infrastructure), cmiu (cellular meter interface unit) and sizes (5/8” to 42”) to include programming, troubleshooting, testing, calibrating, repairing, installing, removing, reading, evaluating, turning on/off, water meters.

• performs repairs of water meters and meter boxes.
• replaces ume (unitized measuring element) on large meters and meter testing equipment.
• installation, troubleshooting and replacing miu’s (meter interface unit) and antennas.
• installation, programming troubleshooting and replacing smartpoints, registers, pressure sensors, smart gateways for ami meters.
• installation, troubleshooting and replacing c-miu’s (cellular meter interface unit) and antennas.
• field test meters 3” to 10” and bench test meters up to 2”.
• checks meters for leaks and poor pressure.
• sets pretaps for new construction.
• reads water consumption meters and records volume used by residential and commercial customers.
• reports any irregularities with mains, valves, valve boxes, hydrants, or any problem on cws equipment or apparatus.
• subject to 24-hour on-call on a rotating basis.
• performs pressure and flow tests on water lines to establish flow capabilities, and to locate flow deficiencies.
• ability to complete work orders, inventory supply requests and accident reports. Assists with the investigation and correction of crossed services.
• operation of corresponding valves to ensure proper position and operation.
• route work in the proper sequence to complete assigned work.
• responsible for safeguarding and maintaining issued cws vehicles and equipment.
• may be required to work during emergency conditions.
• regular attendance is required.
• job performance must conform to all cws policies and procedures.
• specific knowledge of cws environmental management system policy and procedures.

• assists the supervisor when needed.
• may notify customers of unusual high water usage.
• performs other duties as required.
• works in capacity of meter service technician as needed.
• during emergency situations, must transport vehicles to hanahan plant.
• must be able to work a team.
• performs other related duties assigned.

• ability to operate and maintain a motor vehicle.
• considerable movement and traversing in excess of six (6) hours per day occasionally involved at work sites on unpaved streets, uneven ground and cluttered work areas to perform inspections and job duties.
• routinely and safely operate computers to include desktop and tough notebook laptops in the field.
• occasionally positions self to maneuver objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Objects greater than 50 lbs. Requires a two-person operation.
• frequently positions self to move, traverse in the field as necessary to perform required work.
• frequent gripping or grasping of tools or objects.
• ability to perform routine tasks with tools: shovel, screwdriver, hand pump, probe, box key and water key.
• routinely and safely operate computers to include desktop and tough notebook laptops in the field.
• ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making adjustments on equipment.
• must be able to make visual observations in daylight and night.
• subject to noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hearing protection is required.
• routinely ascend/descend into and out of excavation sites or confined spaces using a ladder.
• ability to work independently.
• ability to maneuver as necessary to read water meters.
• ability to receive and give detailed information through oral communication and to express or exchange ideas verbally or in writing.
• must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (ppe) as defined in the job safety…