Water Meter Technician

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.

Working Title of Vacant Position

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

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.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement R - Routine

Pay Grade GE03

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Starting Range
: $37,652-$56,008 (salary is based on experience and qualifications).

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!

• 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.

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…