Water Meter Technician 1

Posting number: 149_08/2026

Department: Public Works

Job classification: Water Meter Technician 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Water Agency

Summary

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Public Works. Under general supervision, performs specialized duties in the meter maintenance, customer response, and conservation awareness units relating to water services.

Individuals may choose between the following PERS Retirement plans:
(Employer-Paid PERS) $25.3617 - $35.5064 hourly / $52,752.44 - $73,853.26 annually
(Employee/Employer-Paid PERS) $30.5960 - $42.8345 hourly / $63,639.68 - $89,095.76 annually

To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (Nevada PERS) click on this link:New Member Information

In addition to an outstanding retirement plan, this position is afforded the excellent benefits set forth in the Carson City Employees Association labor contract:CCEA Labor Contract

Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **

Examples of duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Reads and records consumption of residential and commercial water meters with mobile and hand-held reading devices; verifies that readings are within acceptable parameters.
• Installs new water meters 4” and smaller; records meter and account information and initiates new services; programs water meters when necessary.
• Assists in the repairs of main line leaks when necessary.
• Assists in fire hydrant maintenance.
• Assists in distribution valve maintenance.
• On call duty after Nevada Water Distribution Grade 2 is obtained.
• Locates service addresses and verifies meter numbers.
• Repairs leaks on water meters 4” and smaller by replacing washers, tightening connections, and replacing fittings; removes defective meters, installs new meters when necessary. 
• Checks meters of various sizes for stuck dials and inoperable parts.
• Turns off services for delinquent accounts; places lock on services; removes meters; restores services to delinquent accounts after payment is made, by removing locks and turning services back on, or installing meters.
• Rechecks delinquent customers whose services have been terminated by checking for occupancy and verifying that services are still off; examines meter areas to ensure locks are in place and that there are no illegal connections; refers violations to appropriate person for further action.
• Prepares and places warning tags and information hangers on customer doors relating to delinquency, conservation, water waste, broken sprinklers, and temporary loss of service due to repairs in the area.
• Performs facility inspections of new developments and subdivisions for readiness of meter installation and certificate of occupancy; provides information on project progress to appropriate personnel for service connections to the City's water system.
• Loads and unloads data to and from the automated meter reading and work order systems; enters data into the computerized billing system and City computers.
• Installs, programs, and integrates radio-read units.
• Answers customers' questions and provides general information regarding water meters and connections to the distribution system; refers customers to Customer Services for technical questions regarding billing or other City services.
• Digs ground around met