The City of Greensboro’s Water Resources Department is responsible for delivering safe drinking water and maintaining reliable infrastructure across the City. The department is built on professionalism, safety, and service to the community.
The Meter Services Team plays a critical role by ensuring water meters, services, and backflow devices operate accurately and efficiently. Their work supports system integrity, customer trust, and responsible water management citywide.
Work That Matters: Your efforts ensure accurate water usage, leak detection, and system reliability for Greensboro residents and businesses.
Hands-On, Active Role: Spend your days in the field working with mechanical and electro-mechanical systems—not stuck behind a desk.
Supportive Team Environment: Learn directly from experienced technicians and work closely with a Lead Meter Technician.
Career Stability & Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, retirement options, healthcare coverage, paid leave, and long-term public service stability.
Skill-Building Opportunity: Gain experience with advanced metering technology, radio-frequency systems, and underground utility work.
As a Meter Services Technician, you will assist the Lead Meter Technician in performing a wide range of field-based duties, including:
Performing water meter change-outs and setting permit meters
Conducting leak detection on services and water mains
Inspecting and testing backflow prevention devices
Performing flow tests on water services
Troubleshooting electro-mechanical and radio-frequency water meters
Making field repairs such as stripping small wires, installing burial kits, and replacing meters, register dials, and transmitters
Working in underground vaults and accessing below-ground meters and valves
Interacting with the public while exercising sound judgment and following established policies and procedures
Physical & Work Environment Requirements:
Bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 lbs., walking, and climbing ladders
Working outdoors in inclement weather and confined spaces
This position is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA
This position provides a strong entry point into utility operations and technical services. With experience and continued training, career advancement may include:
Lead Meter Technician
Water Distribution Technician
Advanced Metering Systems Specialist
Field Operations Supervisor
The City supports employees who want to build long-term careers in water utility services.
If you enjoy technical work, field operations, and contributing to essential public services, we encourage you to apply. Join the City of Greensboro and help keep our water systems accurate, reliable, and running strong.