Meter Services Technician

Are you ready to take on a hands‑on role that keeps your community running smoothly while building a career with real impact?

The City of Corona is seeking a motivated and customer‑focused Meter Service Technician to join our dedicated team of utility professionals. In this role, you’ll be out in the field installing, maintaining, repairing, and servicing water and electric meters for both residential and commercial customers. You’ll gather accurate usage data for billing, assist with service turn‑ons and shut‑offs, troubleshoot meter issues, and help support the City’s Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems.

If you enjoy solving problems, working outdoors, and taking on a wide variety of tasks that keep each day interesting, this position offers a dynamic environment where your work truly matters. You’ll interact with customers, collaborate with a supportive team, and gain valuable experience in meter operations, system diagnostics, and fieldwork. This is an opportunity to grow your career with a city that values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Experience: Two (2) years of customer service or meter service/repair experience; government or public utility experience is desirable.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  A valid California driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate to be maintained throughout employment.

This position is FLSA Non‑Exempt, eligible for overtime compensation.

The Utilities Department is dedicated to providing high‑quality water, reclaimed water, sewer, and electric services to the community. With a strong commitment to public health and environmental sustainability, the department ensures reliable infrastructure and innovative solutions for water efficiency.

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, March 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice. The selection process will consist of a review and evaluation of all applicants’ qualifications. Those deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to the next step, a review by a Subject Matter Expert, followed by an oral interview.

Top scoring candidates will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check including livescan, and a pre‑employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening.