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Perform meter maintenance. Drive and maintain motor vehicles; maintain equipment and supplies ... May be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles ...

Meter Technician

Concord, CA · On-site

$90K - $109K/yr

This role offers a combination of fieldwork, hands-on mechanical repairs, inspections ... Perform meter leak repairs and replace or reset meter boxes, lids, and covers. * Assist with the ...

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Water Meter Technician

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

... mechanical tools Water Meter Replacement Duties Include · Driving from storage facility to ... residential houses · Lifting / Carrying Boxes · Using Basic Tools · Bending down or lying on ...

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Water Meter Technician

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

... mechanical tools Water Meter Replacement Duties Include · Driving from storage facility to ... residential houses · Lifting / Carrying Boxes · Using Basic Tools · Bending down or lying on ...

Minimum knowledge of mechanical devices. * Capable of learning water meter functions. * Experience using standard tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, and shovel, operating a motor vehicle, and a two-way ...

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Water Meter Installer The successful candidate should be self-motivated, have a great work ethic ... Must have mechanical aptitude. * Must be okay with heat, dirt, small spaces, etc. * Must be able to ...

Performs various technical and mechanical work functions associated with installation, repair and ... Locates and raises covered meter boxes to grade and maintains areas adjacent to water meters.

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How much do meter mechanic jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for meter mechanic in the United States is $63,254.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,000.00 and $84,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Meter Mechanics?

Meter Mechanics are skilled technicians who install, maintain, test, and repair meters used to measure utilities such as electricity, gas, or water. They ensure that meters are functioning accurately so that customers are billed correctly and utility companies can monitor usage. Their work often involves troubleshooting faulty meters, replacing worn parts, and sometimes upgrading equipment to newer technology. Meter Mechanics may work for utility companies, municipal agencies, or private contractors, and typically require specialized training or certification.

What are some common challenges Meter Mechanics face in the field and how can they be addressed?

Meter Mechanics often encounter challenges such as working in adverse weather conditions, troubleshooting complex mechanical or electronic meter issues, and ensuring accurate readings under time constraints. Adapting to new metering technologies and maintaining strong attention to safety protocols are also essential. Addressing these challenges involves staying current with training, maintaining a well-organized toolkit, and collaborating closely with utility teams and customers to resolve issues efficiently and safely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Meter Mechanic, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Meter Mechanic, you need strong mechanical aptitude, electrical troubleshooting skills, and a high school diploma or technical certification in electronics or a related field. Familiarity with meter testing equipment, hand tools, and sometimes utility-specific software systems is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate meter installation, maintenance, and repairs, which are critical for reliable utility service and customer satisfaction.
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Meter Mechanic II

Meter Mechanic II

City of Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : 2600 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-1477
Department: Utilities Customer Service
Opening Date: 04/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.
NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: YES Level II Screening: NO
Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, performs a wide variety of skilled, journey-level duties in the testing, field rebuilding and repair, replacement and servicing of residential, industrial, and commercial water meters ranging in size from 5/8" to 3 inch and above. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Receive and respond to emergency and routine work order requests.
  • Test and repair water meters.
  • Install water meters.
  • Perform meter maintenance.
  • Drive and maintain motor vehicles; maintain equipment and supplies necessary to complete assigned tasks.
  • This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

When assigned to Meter Services / Customer Service:
  • May participate in on-call duty.
  • Perform after hour service as assigned.
  • Repair leaks within the meter box, customer side or city side.
  • Responsible for maintenance of meter boxes and lids, trim bushes, meter box replacement, and cleaning out of meter box.
  • Ability to operate and use a smart phone and other forms of technology.
  • Ability to work with an AMI (Automatic Meter Infrastructure) system.
  • Ability to look up and correctly obtain key/relevant information in the billing system needed for completing assigned work/tasks/duties.
  • Ability and willingness to complete an acceptable amount of work orders during a workday based on repair priority criteria.
  • Performs curb stop change out 5/8" to 2".
  • Install hydrant meters as needed.
  • Perform meter change out as scheduled.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Skill in organization, attention to detail, prioritization, and time management.
  • Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to operate necessary equipment, including hand tools etc.
  • Ability to understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists.

Minimum Requirements
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Two years' experience in utilities billing or related work.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
  • Must possess Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.
  • Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
  • Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
  • Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
  • Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
  • Standing - for sustained periods of time.
  • Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
  • Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
  • Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
  • Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
  • Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
  • Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
  • Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
  • Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
  • Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
  • Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
  • Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
  • Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
  • Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
  • Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
  • Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
  • Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Work performed is primarily:
  • Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Contact with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to perform strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions.
  • May be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock; risk of vibration.
  • May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays and during emergencies.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Full-time regular City employee benefits:
  • Health Insurance ()
    • City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
  • Basic Life Insurance ()
    • City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00.
  • Optional Vision Insurance ()
    • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
  • Optional Dental Insurance ()
    • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
  • Supplemental Insurance
    • Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.
  • Pension Plan (General) Administered by
  • Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by
  • 401(a) ()
    • Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).
  • Roth IRA ()
    • Offered through payroll deduction.
  • Disability ()
    • Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance.
  • Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)
  • Paid Holidays
    • City recognizes 13 holidays which include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Birthday Holiday and Floating Holiday.**Birthday and Float after 1-year of service.
  • Deferred Compensation Programs () OR ()
    • Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.
  • Payroll Direct Deposit
    • Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.
  • Employee Assistance Program ()
    • City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.

Please note: Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions. Insurance Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions.
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Do you currently possess a minimum of a High School diploma or GED or higher?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Do you currently possess a minimum of two years of experience in utilities billing or related work?
  • Yes
  • No

03
If the answer is Yes to question #2, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n/a".
04
Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record?
  • Yes
  • No

05
I understand that this position requires Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing.
  • Yes
  • No

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