Metering Systems Technician

Overview

Irvine Ranch Water District is accepting applications for the Metering Systems Technician I in the Construction Services Department.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or until the position is filled. The first review deadline is presented as 8:00 AM on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit applications early. Applicants submitting after the first review deadline are not guaranteed consideration. The recruitment may close at any time after the first review deadline without notice.

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment. IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors and is an independent, not-for-profit public agency.

Additional information can be found at the District’s website:

IRWD believes values drive the character, culture, and capacity of the organization. Values guide conduct and drive positive outcomes for others and ourselves.

Responsible for installation, testing, replacement and repair of all size meters, both in the field and meter shop, for domestic, untreated and recycled water distribution systems, and for maintaining all District meter information databases.

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over assigned staff.

This is the entry-level class in the Metering Systems Technician series. Under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine construction, maintenance, and repair work and become familiar with District policies and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and complex. Work is usually supervised while in progress and follows an established structure. Positions at this level perform many duties of the II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level.

• Installs, maintains, tests, calibrates, repairs, troubleshoots and makes recommendations for modification to meters (5/8" to 36") including positive displacement, turbine, single jet and propeller.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and installation manuals; provides technical support and advice to other departments or customers.
• Coordinates with electrical and other departments regarding equipment and parts needed.
• Performs preventive and demand maintenance on all District meters using CC&B and CMMS or other computerized programs.
• Diagnoses meter failures and repairs/replaces as appropriate.
• Provides miscellaneous support to other Operations and Maintenance groups regarding systems maintenance.
• Maintains stock and supply of meters and repair parts; advises supervisor for requisition of supplies, materials, tools and equipment.
• Coordinates with Engineering on new meter installations with customers, contractors and developers for recycled and domestic water meters (2" and smaller).
• Ensures customer and interdepartmental coordination for water interruption to perform meter maintenance.
• Complies with District Dechlorination Procedures.
• May participate in the District Standby Program and complies with safety practices and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employees may be required to respond as disaster service workers in accordance with Government Code Section 3100.

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical path:

Education: High School graduation or equivalent.

Experience: One year of experience testing, replacing/repairing or calibrating meters (5/8" through 36") in field or shop settings.

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license (to be maintained throughout employment).
• Possession of a valid Grade I (D1) Water Distribution Operator certificate…