Advanced Water Technician
$18 - $22.75/hr
Using the acquired skills, draw sketches, read plans and floor plans, develop humidity content ... Moisture Meter or equivalent and the recording of data Demonstrated experience and working ...
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$18 - $22.75/hr
Using the acquired skills, draw sketches, read plans and floor plans, develop humidity content ... Moisture Meter or equivalent and the recording of data Demonstrated experience and working ...
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$18 - $22.75/hr
Using the acquired skills, draw sketches, read plans and floor plans, develop humidity content ... Moisture Meter or equivalent and the recording of data Demonstrated experience and working ...
Removes and installs water meters, reads meter after installation. Performs maintenance work on company property and grounds. * Drives company vehicles, including dump truck, may pull trailers ...
Removes and installs water meters, reads meter after installation. Performs maintenance work on company property and grounds. * Drives company vehicles, including dump truck, may pull trailers ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$48K - $90K/yr
Water Distribution/Meter Maintenance * General water system maintenance; * Inspection, installation, removal, and replacement of residential and commercial water meters, including meter reading; and
Arlington, VA · On-site
$48K - $90K/yr
Water Distribution/Meter Maintenance * General water system maintenance; * Inspection, installation, removal, and replacement of residential and commercial water meters, including meter reading; and
Charlottesville, VA · On-site
$16 - $20/hr
ServiceMaster provides fire, water, and mold remediation services, working closely with commercial ... Responsible for making daily adjustments to the drying plan based on meter readings * Inspects jobs ...
Charlottesville, VA · On-site
$16 - $20/hr
ServiceMaster provides fire, water, and mold remediation services, working closely with commercial ... Responsible for making daily adjustments to the drying plan based on meter readings * Inspects jobs ...
Harrisonburg, VA · On-site
$40K - $43K/yr
Locate and read meters; Respond to work order assignments, resolve customer complaints, perform ... Perform preventive maintenance and testing of all meter types and registers As needed, be on-call ...
Harrisonburg, VA · On-site
$40K - $43K/yr
Locate and read meters; Respond to work order assignments, resolve customer complaints, perform ... Perform preventive maintenance and testing of all meter types and registers As needed, be on-call ...
Harrisonburg, VA · On-site
$40K - $43K/yr
Locate and read meters; * Respond to work order assignments, resolve customer complaints, perform ... Perform preventive maintenance and testing of all meter types and registers. * As needed, be ...
Harrisonburg, VA · On-site
$40K - $43K/yr
Locate and read meters; * Respond to work order assignments, resolve customer complaints, perform ... Perform preventive maintenance and testing of all meter types and registers. * As needed, be ...
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$33.77/hr
... meter settings and yokes. * Be familiar with the duties of Laborer, Truck Driver, and Utility ... Removes and installs water meters, reads meters after installation. * Work overtime as required.
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$33.77/hr
... meter settings and yokes. * Be familiar with the duties of Laborer, Truck Driver, and Utility ... Removes and installs water meters, reads meters after installation. * Work overtime as required.
$70K - $88K/yr
Will monitor and review sanitary sewer meter information provided from Trinity River Authority ... Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications. * Ability to arrive at ...
$70K - $88K/yr
Will monitor and review sanitary sewer meter information provided from Trinity River Authority ... Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications. * Ability to arrive at ...
Colonial Heights, VA · On-site
$75K - $90K/yr
Records operational data, meter, and gauge readings on specified forms. * Operates, inspects ... Ground/Water Treatment & Technology, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Visit ...
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Colonial Heights, VA · On-site
$75K - $90K/yr
Records operational data, meter, and gauge readings on specified forms. * Operates, inspects ... Ground/Water Treatment & Technology, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Visit ...
$75K - $90K/yr
Records operational data, meter, and gauge readings on specified forms. * Operates, inspects ... Ground/Water Treatment & Technology, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Visit ...
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$75K - $90K/yr
Records operational data, meter, and gauge readings on specified forms. * Operates, inspects ... Ground/Water Treatment & Technology, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Visit ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
... water vessels or tanks. The Terminal Operator is also responsible for the testing of products and ... Complete daily meter readings for all products. Calculate and input all product inventories and ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
... water vessels or tanks. The Terminal Operator is also responsible for the testing of products and ... Complete daily meter readings for all products. Calculate and input all product inventories and ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$29.01/hr
... water vessels or tanks. The Terminal Operator is also responsible for the testing of products and ... Complete daily meter readings for all products. Calculate and input all product inventories and ...
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Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$29.01/hr
... water vessels or tanks. The Terminal Operator is also responsible for the testing of products and ... Complete daily meter readings for all products. Calculate and input all product inventories and ...
Gloucester, VA · On-site
$41K - $50K/yr
... sewer and water connections, pipe fittings and meter readings etc. 06 Describe your experience responding to calls related to troubleshooting and public utilities. 07 This position requires ...
Gloucester, VA · On-site
$41K - $50K/yr
... sewer and water connections, pipe fittings and meter readings etc. 06 Describe your experience responding to calls related to troubleshooting and public utilities. 07 This position requires ...
... meter settings and yokes. * Be familiar with the duties of Laborer, Truck Driver, and Utility ... Removes and installs water meters, reads meters after installation. * Work overtime as required.
... meter settings and yokes. * Be familiar with the duties of Laborer, Truck Driver, and Utility ... Removes and installs water meters, reads meters after installation. * Work overtime as required.
Springfield, VA · On-site
$35 - $65/hr
May maintain log of meter and gauge readings and record data, such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed. * Operates automatically fired boilers to generate steam that supplies heat or ...
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Springfield, VA · On-site
$35 - $65/hr
May maintain log of meter and gauge readings and record data, such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed. * Operates automatically fired boilers to generate steam that supplies heat or ...
Ashland, VA · On-site
$35 - $65/hr
May maintain log of meter and gauge readings and record data, such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed. * Operates automatically fired boilers to generate steam that supplies heat or ...
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Ashland, VA · On-site
$35 - $65/hr
May maintain log of meter and gauge readings and record data, such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed. * Operates automatically fired boilers to generate steam that supplies heat or ...
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$24.25 - $31/hr
... water fountains, repairing leaks, removing and replacing faucets and gaskets, replacing or ... meter readings and distributing information to ship personnel, operating computer software and ...
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$24.25 - $31/hr
... water fountains, repairing leaks, removing and replacing faucets and gaskets, replacing or ... meter readings and distributing information to ship personnel, operating computer software and ...
Isle Of Wight, VA · On-site
$37K/yr
Installs, repairs, and maintains water or wastewater systems. * Monitors and oversees activity of ... Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, meter readings, charts ...
Isle Of Wight, VA · On-site
$37K/yr
Installs, repairs, and maintains water or wastewater systems. * Monitors and oversees activity of ... Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, meter readings, charts ...
Isle Of Wight, VA · On-site
$37K/yr
Installs, repairs, and maintains water or wastewater systems. Monitors and oversees activity of ... Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, meter readings, charts ...
Isle Of Wight, VA · On-site
$37K/yr
Installs, repairs, and maintains water or wastewater systems. Monitors and oversees activity of ... Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, meter readings, charts ...
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$41K - $68K/yr
... water fountains, repairing leaks, removing and replacing faucets and gaskets, replacing or ... meter readings and distributing information to ship personnel, operating computer software and ...
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$41K - $68K/yr
... water fountains, repairing leaks, removing and replacing faucets and gaskets, replacing or ... meter readings and distributing information to ship personnel, operating computer software and ...
$23.8K - $29.1K
4% of jobs
$29.1K - $34.3K
17% of jobs
$35.1K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$34.3K - $39.6K
26% of jobs
The median wage is $40.3K / yr.
$39.6K - $44.9K
22% of jobs
$47.4K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$44.9K - $50.2K
13% of jobs
$50.2K - $55.4K
5% of jobs
$55.4K - $60.7K
2% of jobs
$60.7K - $66K
3% of jobs
$66K - $71.2K
2% of jobs
$71.2K - $76.5K
2% of jobs
$76.5K - $81.8K
3% of jobs
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$81.8K
As a water meter reader, your job is to support the utilities of your area by reading residential, commercial, industrial, and park water meters to ensure correct billing. To support this, you may provide repair and customer service, and monitor the water network for problems. In this job, you often use hand-held computers to input data about meters, code violations, needed repairs, and hazardous conditions. Other times, you talk with business owners and maintenance engineers, confirm earlier readings for unusually high or low results, and use equipment to search for toxic gases. Most readers check up to 500 water meters each day.
| Aspect | Water Meter Reader | Water Service Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; training on meter reading | High school diploma; may require certifications in plumbing or water systems |
| Work Environment | Outdoor, reading meters at customer locations | Indoor and outdoor; repairing and maintaining water systems |
| Employer & Industry | Water utility companies, municipalities | Water utility companies, plumbing services |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
The main difference is that Water Meter Readers primarily focus on reading and recording water usage data, often outdoors at customer sites, while Water Service Technicians handle repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of water systems. Both roles are essential in water utility operations but differ in responsibilities and skill requirements.

$18 - $22.75/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 17 days ago
5.8
Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Specialist in Water Damage - Advanced is an expert in the drying and repair of residential buildings, large commercial, industrial and institutional buildings and their contents. They are local, regional and national resources of BELFOR. His competencies include electronics and machinery management, books and documents, as well as specialized drying. Delimit and dimension large losses and specify the systems of drying by heat and desiccant as appropriate. They have practical knowledge of the electrical demand of the drying equipment and the determination of temporary energy needs. They are proficient in the use of plans and floor plans and are familiar with the integration of heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) systems to enhance the drying systems. In CAT situations, advanced specialists can lead multiple teams and take on significant production responsibility. This position is level 4, the highest in the progressive route of Water Damage.
Responsibilities
Direct the teams in the use of the right PPE for the job.
Review the daily requirements of projects, document progress and notify managers of progress and challenges encountered.
Provide appropriate field documentation, photographic records, charts and sketches for various TPA projects.
Using the acquired skills, draw sketches, read plans and floor plans, develop humidity content records, complete pyrometric records and determine the drying objectives.
Calculate the load (content) of humidity in a building, calculate the cubic meters of the affected parts of the building and request additional support in projects affected by large water losses.
Determine the electrical consumption of the drying equipment, the connection and operation of a 220/110 converter and the requirements of a temporary power source.
Perform daily inspections of vehicle safety and maintenance and keep these clean and in perfect conditions of use.
Attention to details.
The professional will be obliged to comply with the standards of BELFOR to safeguard the property of other people.
Must have a deep knowledge of customer service, as well as the principles and practices of this.
Ability to work with time constraints to meet specific deadlines.
You will be periodically requested to travel and work at night and during weekends.
You must inform in a timely and accurate manner about the time worked and the equipment and consumables used.
Attend the operations sponsored by BELFOR and the security training courses that are necessary.
Requirements
Supervise and self-perform Water Damage Basic and Intermediate tasks
Perform all tasks related to managing large loss sites or specialized remediation requirements
Create moisture maps using tools and knowledge provided
Supervise multiple crews simultaneously on multiple projects
Select appropriate disposal options and get release of liability for disposed items
Qualifications
Working knowledge of IICRC S500 Water Damage Standard
Working knowledge of IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Standard
Carry current IICRC ASD designation
Must demonstrate mastery of BELFOR Water Damage Book
Must demonstrate proper use of appropriate meters and IR camera, understanding of affected vs unaffected building materials and contents.
Demonstrate an understanding of air mover calculation, LGR dehumidification chart; electrical power spec and electrical circuits
Demonstrate mastery in the use of HydroSensor, Thermal Hygrometer, NavPro Moisture Meter or equivalent and the recording of data Demonstrated experience and working understanding and proficiency of a building environment, thermodynamics, psychrometry, "Burping" a building, containment of HVAC supply and/or return air (CAT 3/Mold)
Eligible to operate a motor vehicle per BELFOR's vehicle policy
Possess sense of urgency, professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
English language literacy and fluency
Physical Demands
Frequent lifting in excess of 50 lbs
Occasional lifting from 41 lbs +, assisted (up to 50% of the time)
Access and mobility in tight spaces
Sustained periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling
Ability to use mobile devices for collection of data and time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
BELFOR Property Restoration is the North American leader in integrated disaster recovery and property restoration services. With more than 100 full-service offices in the U.S., we are geographically positioned to respond to almost any disaster – large or small - coast to coast. A proven track record of superior response and unmatched resources has made BELFOR the contractor of choice for damages caused by fire, water, wind or other catastrophes.
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5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Birmingham, MI, US
1946