Meter Technician

Contra Costa Water District•Concord, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) provides safe, reliable, high-quality water and related services that support the health and vitality of the communities it serves. Through responsible stewardship of both its infrastructure and its people, CCWD is committed to building and sustaining a skilled workforce prepared to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges. CCWD offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including competitive pay, medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, and opportunities that support ongoing professional growth. The Contra Costa Water District is seeking a skilled and motivated Meter Technician to join our team. In this hands-on field role, you will install, inspect, test, maintain, and repair water meters and related equipment that support reliable water service throughout the community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, mechanical work, field operations, and working both independently and collaboratively in a public service environment. Play an important role in supporting reliable water service for the community. Your work directly contributes to maintaining essential infrastructure that customers depend on every day. No two days are exactly the same. This role offers a combination of fieldwork, hands-on mechanical repairs, inspections, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving in both shop and outdoor environments. Gain valuable experience working with water meter systems, repair equipment, and automated meter infrastructure (AMI) technology while continuing to build specialized utility and mechanical skills.

Requirements

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate inspection equipment and varied tools, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District sites; and vision to conduct inspections and read printed materials and a computer.
The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to investigate problems or hazards.
Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment.
Employees must possess the ability to carry, push, pull, and lift materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds with the use of proper equipment.
Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants.
Employees may be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
Successfully passing a Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9.
Participation in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

Install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair residential and commercial water meters and related equipment.
Perform meter leak repairs and replace or reset meter boxes, lids, and covers.
Assist with the installation, support, and maintenance of automated meter infrastructure (AMI) systems and large meter testing programs.
Collect, maintain, and document field and shop data, test results, and work performed using computerized systems and records.
Operate and maintain tools, testing equipment, vehicles, and other equipment required for meter repair and field operations.
Respond to customer inquiries and service requests professionally and effectively while helping resolve meter-related concerns.