Meter Reader

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be provided to current City of Edmonds employees who are qualified bargaining unit members and apply by Friday, October 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM. If no internal candidate is selected, the first review date for all other applications received will be Friday, November 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

Under general supervision, collects accurate and timely readings of the City’s water meters by reading, recording and inputting water consumption data from residential and commercial meters into system to determine water consumption; finds unaccounted water by locating leaks in water systems and meters and notifies the supervisor; notifies customers of leaks past the point of City connection; assists department as needed with other projects such as main shutdowns and hydrant installations.

New hires generally start between $5,403.00 and $5,956.50 monthly. Placement within the position’s full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience.

The full wage scale for this position is between $5,403.00 and $6,565.50 monthly.

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Meter Reader

Public Works & Utilities serves a growing population of over 40,000 residents and businesses. The Department is responsible for a wide range of infrastructure maintenance, operations, and civil engineering services to our citizens including street transportation and traffic control, storm runoff and surface water management, drinking water distribution, sewage collection and conveyance, and wastewater treatment.

The Water Division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of constant and safe delivery of potable water to over 10,000 customer accounts through 138 miles of distribution mains, 18 pressure reducing stations, three 1.5 million gallon reservoirs, and one three-million gallon reservoir and pumping station.

The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,770 () and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department.

Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and/or City Administrator and oversee approximately 264 full–time-equivalent employees.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Reads, records and inputs water consumption data from residential and commercial water meters to determine consumption.
• Operates, uploads and downloads a hand-held portable computer; monitors readings to detect abnormal or fluctuating consumption patterns.
• Notes irregularities for billing department; walks and drives a vehicle to various meter locations and removes meter covers; trims grass, removes leaves, debris and other obstructions as necessary; prunes shrubs and remove or adds dirt to meter boxes.
• Maintains access to meters and inspects meters during readings for damage and unauthorized connections.
• Replace meter and boxes.
• Reports new sprinkler systems or repair broken, damaged and leaking meters.
• Maintains a variety of records and reports including…