Meter Service Technician

About Us

Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida.

The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City's mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.

The City of Tallahassee's workforce is our communitys lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.

Apply On Or Before

Apply on or before 11pm on Friday, July, 31, 2026

Department Name

Customer Operations

Job Specifications

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work and making a direct impact in the community? We invite you to bring your skills, judgment, and customer-focused mindset to our Utility Services team. In this field-based role within the Utility Business and Customer Support or Underground Utilities Department, you'll help keep essential services running by connecting, disconnecting, and maintaining water, gas, and electric utilities-often working independently while serving individual customers and responding to real-world needs.

What you'll do:

• Connect and disconnect water, gas, and electric services for new and existing utility customers, including service interruptions for non-payment or administrative requests.
• Read, test, and change out utility meters, turn on breakers, and perform minor repairs to electric meter bases as needed.
• Respond promptly to gas leaks and support safe, reliable utility operations in the field.
• Perform investigative work related to meter tampering or damage and represent the City in court when required.
• Gather utility account information from customers and coordinate with Utility Accounts personnel to support accurate records.
• Set water meters during nights, weekends, or holidays when necessary to maintain uninterrupted service.

Minimum Training & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED;
• One (1) year of hands-on experience reading, installing, connecting, disconnecting, repairing, fabricating or calibrating meters in a gas, water, or electric meter program.

NOTE: Directly related experience may be substituting on a year for year basis for the required education

Necessary Special Requirements

• Valid Class E State drivers license (or equivalent)
• Individuals in this classification are considered essential during emergencies and storm situations. They must be able to work up to 16 hours per day for extended periods and may be required to be away from their families.
• Individuals in this classification must be able to serve on-call and are subject to working outside of their assigned shift/schedule to meet operational needs.

Salary Range

$16.1262 to $43.7596/hourly. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $30.0920/hour.

Benefits Information

The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leave
• Defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans

For more information about benefits offered to eligible City employees, visit ALEX or 2025 Benefits Summary.

How To Apply

Visit Talgov.com/Employment click on the 'Apply Today' button, then navigate to 'My Job Applications' icon, and create an account. Only online applications will be accepted for this vacancy. Remember, you must complete all sections of the application, including the education and work history section, even if this information is included on your resume.

If you have any questions regarding this position or the application process, please contact the City's Human Resources and Workforce Development Department at 850-891-8214.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The City of Tallahassee is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting equity and celebrating diversity. The City of Tallahassee invites applications without regard to an individual's race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Veterans' Preference:

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses of the service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans Preference, go to http://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/, or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214.To claim Veterans Preference, applicants must upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.

Accommodation for Persons with a Disability:

If you require an accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City's ADA Coordinator, in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, at 850-891-8950 or at TLHADA@talgov.com Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or TDD 711, at least 48 hours, (excluding weekends and holidays), prior to the application deadline.