Meter Tester Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $23.94 Hourly
Location : Asheville, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-01908
Department: Water Resources
Division: Meter Services
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Summary
About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville is seeking candidates for the Water Department working in the role of Meter Technician. A Meter Technician performs technical and mechanical work functions associated with installation, repair and maintenance of water meters and related equipment.
Full-time, 40 hours per week plus overtime including nights and weekends in all types of weather. Regularly scheduled hours are Monday- Friday; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with one-week rotating on-call schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude
them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties
may be required and assigned.
Performs various technical and mechanical work functions associated with installation, repair, and maintenance of
water meters and related equipment: installs, removes, repairs, or replaces water meters, water cut off valves,
water meter boxes and lids, yokes, washers, couplings, etc.; diagnoses and repairs water leaks; programs meters;
and performs water flow and pressure tests.
Tests accuracy of meters to ensure compliance with established standards: investigates, identifies, and resolves
irregularities in meter readings.
Performs routine service functions on meters: connects and/or disconnects services; clears meter boxes and pumps
out water; plumbs new meters; changes out meters and connections; and generates work orders to resolve
complex meter and service issues.
Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments:
operates and maintains pipe saw, grinder, gas monitor, metal detector, meter tester, flow tester, line locator and
other tools and equipment; operates a motor vehicle; conducts pre- and post-trip inspections, including checking
all fluids, gauges, lighting, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats and seatbelts, cleanliness of vehicle, etc.; fuels vehicle;
loads and secures materials; reports all problems or necessary repairs to appropriate personnel; and completes and
maintains inspection, gas usage and other associated documentation.
Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure
safety of employees and other individuals.
Communicates with supervisor, subordinates, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to
coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated
timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains
as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, service orders, meter test reports, confined space permits,
work logs, vehicle maintenance reports, and other documentation; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy
records.
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet,
database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to
complete essential functions.
Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of experience in meter reading, utility services,
or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the
requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential
functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary
to function effectively in the position.
Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a
prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to
these computational operations.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding
the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control
the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and
information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the
ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret
graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions
furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or
modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving
evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving
some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and
which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight
(12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors,
sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental
conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, water hazards,
confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, or rude/irate customers.
The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the
City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both
prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Some positions may require a fingerprint-based SBI background check after a conditional offer and before your start date; HR will provide instructions if applicable.
For benefits-eligible positions, explore our full benefits at AshevilleBenefits.com.
About us:
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity.
The City's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person's age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information,or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.
The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Select your highest level of education:

• I do not possess a High School Diploma/GED.
• High School/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate

02
How many years of relevant experience do you have in meter reading, utility services, or a related field?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 4 years
• 5 - 7 years
• 8 - 10 years
• More than 10 years

03
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• I do possess a current, valid driver's license (Standard License)
• I do NOT possess a current, valid driver's license (Standard License)

Required Question