Water Meter Technician I- Tech II Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Water Meter Technician I- Tech II Assistant Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department PUBLIC UTILITIES Division PUB UTIL BUS/CUST SVC Requisition Number 2026392 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 7am to 3:30pm

Some Saturdays.

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.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade GE03 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $37,652 - $56,008 (salary based on qualifications and experience).

Job Description

Are you someone who likes to be outside, working with your hands and be on the move? (No boring desk job here!) Are you looking for a job with GREAT BENEFITS and opportunities for growth? If yes, this position may be just what you're looking for!

This position rides with and assists the Water Meter Technician III. Typical tasks include:

• Aids with the changing of water meters up to 2 inches in size.
• Helps establish water service to new developments by completing wet tap orders.
• Helps maintain daily work logs and logs of work materials.
• Occasionally digs up and resets meter boxes as needed to perform meter changes.
• Performs meter re-reads as needed.
• Sometimes works alone.
• Occasionally read water meter routes.

SOME SATURDAYS WILL BE REQUIRED.

EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO RESPOND DURING SEVERE/INCLEMENT WEATHER EVENTS, OTHER EMERGENCY OR UNUSUAL CONDITIONS DECLARED BY 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.

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 skills or equipment certification will be required.

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

Experience using hand tools a plus.

Experience Working with Water meters /plumbing.

Outdoor work experience

Good customer service skills are necessary.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 08/13/2026 Job Close Date 08/27/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

This position is located at 432 Shea Drive, Chesapeake, VA.

Medical 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.

Persons requiring accommodations, please contact City of Chesapeake's Human Resources Department at (757) 382-6492.

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 Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 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 Never- Never occurs. 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 Never- Never occurs. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Foot Controls Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Pipe wrench

pliers

hand pump

pry bar

hand shovel

long shovel

City vehicle

vise grips

Protective Equipment Required

safety vest

Steel Toed boots.

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases N = Never Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never 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 N = Never Fumes and Odors D = Daily Wetness/Humidity D = Daily Darkness or Poor Lighting D = Daily Primary Work Location 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 Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Noisy/Distracting Environment Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. 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)

Other team members are allowed to help with all tasks.

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter