Meter Reader and Repair Worker I - Limited Duration

Looking for a hands‑on opportunity with great pay, excellent benefits, and long‑term potential? Marin Water is looking to hire three full‑time, benefits‑eligible Meter Reader & Repair Worker I positions in our Meter Operations team. These limited‑duration roles may be extended for up to five years, offering stability, valuable training, and opportunities for career growth.

In this role, you'll work both outdoors and in the shop, reading meters, troubleshooting and repairing water meters, and helping deliver reliable water service to our community. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with mechanical aptitude, plumbing or repair experience, or anyone who enjoys active, hands‑on work and serving the public.

Salary: $6,590–$7,983/month

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits package
• 12 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Filing deadline:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM

The District is a medium‑sized, municipal, water agency with a Board of Directors/General Manager form of government, 250 full‑time employees and a $186.5 million combined annual operating and capital budget. Annually, the District delivers water to over 190,000 residents and businesses in the central and southern portions of Marin County and has stewardship responsibilities for 21,000 acres of pristine watershed lands on Mt.

Tamalpais.

Under supervision, performs meter reading and maintenance activities; collects, verifies and accurately records water consumption data; investigates and resolves meter maintenance, communication and service issues; performs repair, replacement, and testing of several styles of water meters 1” in size and smaller in both field and shop settings; and performs related work as required.

This is an entry‑level classification. Incumbents are assigned and will receive on‑the‑job training in a wide variety of duties under close supervision involving reading, basic repair, replacement, inspection and troubleshooting of several styles of smaller water meters. The duties of the classification are divided between field and shop activities. In addition, incumbents may be assigned the more skilled work for training purposes.

Positions in the Meter Reader and Repair Worker class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the Meter Reader and Repair Worker II level are normally filled by advancement from the Meter Reader and Repair Worker I level; progression to the Meter Reader and Repair Worker II level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification;

(ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; (iv) the incumbent satisfactorily meeting the internal promotional criteria; and (v) management approval for progression to the Meter Reader and Repair Worker II level.

• Accurately collects water usage data from several styles of water meters on assigned routes according to predetermined schedules using various methods including manual (pulling meter box lid and reading from the meter display), electronic handheld device or other technology;
• Reviews and validates water usage data for accuracy; identifies irregular consumption patterns (e.g. Leaks, zero usage, spikes, tamper, misread) using system generated alerts or historical data;
• Determines if there is readily apparent cause, and reports the reason for unusual conditions where consumption seems out of line with seasonal demand and rate of previous consumption;
• Repairs, replaces, and tests several styles of water meters 1” in size and smaller, in field and shop situations, to include other technology;
• Performs meter programming and basic configuration, where applicable;
• Maintains meter boxes, end points and lids, including cleaning, setting and replacement;
• Communicates meter related findings and District procedures clearly to customers when investigating and reviewing a variety of water service problems;
• Maintains a professional and customer focused approach during all interactions;
• May assist in the repair,…