What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Meter Reader position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Water Meter Reader
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division
PUB UTIL BUS/CUST SVC
Requisition Number
2025026
Number of hours worked per week
40 Occasional overtime required on Saturdays
Work Schedule
Summer: Monday-Friday
Hours: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
Winter: Monday-Friday
Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Hours: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
Winter: Monday-Friday
Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA [432 Shea Drive]
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE02
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$34,831 – $46,000 starting salary range
Actual starting rate depends on qualifications and experience
Actual starting rate depends on qualifications and experience
Job Description
Are you looking for a job that keeps you active? Do you enjoy the outdoors?
Water Meter Reader is the job for YOU!
Essential responsibilities of the Water Meter Technician:
Water Meter Reader is the job for YOU!
Essential responsibilities of the Water Meter Technician:
- Water Meter (Reader) Technician performs physically demanding work reading meters.
- Read water meters on assigned routes and enter readings into the handheld computer.
- Assists in the scrubbing of readings both before and after billing. Including rereading, locating, unburying, and removing water/debris.
- Water Meter Technician must have the ability to walk over 10 miles per day with constant bending and kneeling in all kind of weather.
- Must be able to visually read meters accurately that may be flooded, muddy, scratched, and cloudy, etc.
- 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 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.
#Watermeterreader
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Required Qualifications
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 department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
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 department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Some experience with water meters and hand tools is preferred.
Outstanding customer service skills are necessary.
Outstanding customer service skills are necessary.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
03/31/2025
Job Close Date
04/14/2025
Open Continuous
Special Instructions to Applicants
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
Drug Screening: 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.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Walking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Lifting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Carrying
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 20 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 20 lbs
Reaching
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Handling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Kneeling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Crouching
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Twisting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
N = Never
Talking
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Foot Controls
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
screw driver/pry bar, hand pump, trowel, hand held computer, sight tube, city vehicle and two-way radio
Protective Equipment Required
safety shoes and vest
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
D = Daily
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
M = Several Times Per Month
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
D = Daily
Fumes and Odors
S = Seasonally
Wetness/Humidity
D = Daily
Darkness or Poor Lighting
D = Daily
Primary Work Location
Shop, Vehicle, Outdoors
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks
N = Never
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
N = Never
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $34,831 - $46,000
