Water Meter Reader
Bolivia, NC · On-site
$15/hr
Carolinas Staffing is looking for a Long-Term Temporary Water Meter Reader in Bolivia, NC! Some experience with public utilities or maintenance is preferred but not required. Duties: * Go out and ...
Bolivia, NC · On-site
$15/hr
Carolinas Staffing is looking for a Long-Term Temporary Water Meter Reader in Bolivia, NC! Some experience with public utilities or maintenance is preferred but not required. Duties: * Go out and ...
Bolivia, NC · On-site
$15/hr
Carolinas Staffing is looking for a Long-Term Temporary Water Meter Reader in Bolivia, NC! Some experience with public utilities or maintenance is preferred but not required. Duties: * Go out and ...
Lumberton, NC · On-site
$18/hr
Join our dynamic team as a Water Meter Reader and play a vital role in ensuring accurate measurement of water consumption for our community. This energetic position involves outdoor work, precise ...
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Lumberton, NC · On-site
$18/hr
Join our dynamic team as a Water Meter Reader and play a vital role in ensuring accurate measurement of water consumption for our community. This energetic position involves outdoor work, precise ...
Atascadero, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Job Type Full-time Description Water Meter Reader - San Luis Obispo County Why Join Us? At Alexander's Contract Services, Inc. - a family-owned company since 1967 - we're not just hiring meter ...
Atascadero, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Job Type Full-time Description Water Meter Reader - San Luis Obispo County Why Join Us? At Alexander's Contract Services, Inc. - a family-owned company since 1967 - we're not just hiring meter ...
Atascadero, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Description Water Meter Reader - San Luis Obispo County Why Join Us? At Alexander's Contract Services, Inc. - a family-owned company since 1967 - we're not just hiring meter readers. We're building a ...
Atascadero, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Description Water Meter Reader - San Luis Obispo County Why Join Us? At Alexander's Contract Services, Inc. - a family-owned company since 1967 - we're not just hiring meter readers. We're building a ...
Atascadero, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Water Meter Reader - San Luis Obispo County Why Join Us? At Alexander's Contract Services, Inc. - a family-owned company since 1967 - we're not just hiring meter readers. We're building a team of ...
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Atascadero, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Water Meter Reader - San Luis Obispo County Why Join Us? At Alexander's Contract Services, Inc. - a family-owned company since 1967 - we're not just hiring meter readers. We're building a team of ...
Tustin, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Job Type Full-time Description Immediate positions are available for Water Meter Readers in Orange County. We have been in business since 1967 and read for numerous municipalities and privately owned ...
Tustin, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Job Type Full-time Description Immediate positions are available for Water Meter Readers in Orange County. We have been in business since 1967 and read for numerous municipalities and privately owned ...
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$19.15 - $25.19/hr
Water Meter Reader II (may underfill) Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Salt Lake City - Public Utilities Department is looking for skilled individual(s) to join our team. Incumbents read water meters to then ...
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$19.15 - $25.19/hr
Water Meter Reader II (may underfill) Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Salt Lake City - Public Utilities Department is looking for skilled individual(s) to join our team. Incumbents read water meters to then ...
Tustin, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Description Immediate positions are available for Water Meter Readers in Orange County. We have been in business since 1967 and read for numerous municipalities and privately owned companies in ...
Tustin, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Description Immediate positions are available for Water Meter Readers in Orange County. We have been in business since 1967 and read for numerous municipalities and privately owned companies in ...
Tustin, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Immediate positions are available for Water Meter Readers in Orange County. We have been in business since 1967 and read for numerous municipalities and privately owned companies in California. The ...
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Tustin, CA · On-site
$18/hr
Immediate positions are available for Water Meter Readers in Orange County. We have been in business since 1967 and read for numerous municipalities and privately owned companies in California. The ...
The Villages, FL · On-site
Knowledge of plumbing and water meter installation and repair * Ability to write legibly * Able to ... Reads water meters on an assigned route and records readings * Reports meter skip or not acceptable ...
The Villages, FL · On-site
Knowledge of plumbing and water meter installation and repair * Ability to write legibly * Able to ... Reads water meters on an assigned route and records readings * Reports meter skip or not acceptable ...
La Mesa, CA · On-site
$28.80 - $42.55/hr
As a Meter Reader with Helix Water District, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and reliability of our water services. You will follow a prescribed route to read and record ...
La Mesa, CA · On-site
$28.80 - $42.55/hr
As a Meter Reader with Helix Water District, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and reliability of our water services. You will follow a prescribed route to read and record ...
Tulare, CA · On-site
$45K - $54K/yr
Experience with water utility systems or meter reading equipment is highly desirable. License: Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license. Physical ...
Tulare, CA · On-site
$45K - $54K/yr
Experience with water utility systems or meter reading equipment is highly desirable. License: Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license. Physical ...
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$28.80 - $42.55/hr
As a Meter Reader with Helix Water District , you will play a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and reliability of our water services. You will follow a prescribed route to read and record ...
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$28.80 - $42.55/hr
As a Meter Reader with Helix Water District , you will play a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and reliability of our water services. You will follow a prescribed route to read and record ...
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$46K/yr
Water Meter Reader - Virginia Beach / Norfolk, VA Why Join Us? At Alexander's Contract Services, Inc. - a family-owned company since 1967 - we're not just hiring meter readers. We're building a team ...
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Norfolk, VA · On-site
$46K/yr
Water Meter Reader - Virginia Beach / Norfolk, VA Why Join Us? At Alexander's Contract Services, Inc. - a family-owned company since 1967 - we're not just hiring meter readers. We're building a team ...
Manitowoc, WI · On-site
$22.97/hr
Instead of a customer's water meter communicating its reading to a touchpad on the outside of the home or business requiring a meter reader to walk to every location, ERTs transmit the customer ...
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Manitowoc, WI · On-site
$22.97/hr
Instead of a customer's water meter communicating its reading to a touchpad on the outside of the home or business requiring a meter reader to walk to every location, ERTs transmit the customer ...
Manitowoc, WI · On-site
$22.97/hr
Instead of a customer's water meter communicating its reading to a touchpad on the outside of the home or business requiring a meter reader to walk to every location, ERTs transmit the customer ...
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Manitowoc, WI · On-site
$22.97/hr
Instead of a customer's water meter communicating its reading to a touchpad on the outside of the home or business requiring a meter reader to walk to every location, ERTs transmit the customer ...
Tulare, CA · On-site
$45K - $54K/yr
Water Opening Date: 09/04/2026 Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Position Description Love working outdoors and solving problems? Become our next Meter Reader! If you want an active ...
Tulare, CA · On-site
$45K - $54K/yr
Water Opening Date: 09/04/2026 Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Position Description Love working outdoors and solving problems? Become our next Meter Reader! If you want an active ...
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$17 - $22.50/hr
Job Type Full-time Description Water Meter Reader - Virginia Beach / Norfolk, VA Why Join Us? At Alexander's Contract Services, Inc. - a family-owned company since 1967 - we're not just hiring meter ...
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$17 - $22.50/hr
Job Type Full-time Description Water Meter Reader - Virginia Beach / Norfolk, VA Why Join Us? At Alexander's Contract Services, Inc. - a family-owned company since 1967 - we're not just hiring meter ...
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$46K/yr
Description Water Meter Reader - Virginia Beach / Norfolk, VA Why Join Us? At Alexander's Contract Services, Inc. - a family-owned company since 1967 - we're not just hiring meter readers. We're ...
Norfolk, VA · On-site
$46K/yr
Description Water Meter Reader - Virginia Beach / Norfolk, VA Why Join Us? At Alexander's Contract Services, Inc. - a family-owned company since 1967 - we're not just hiring meter readers. We're ...
Tulare, CA · On-site
$53K - $65K/yr
Reconcile technical database discrepancies with real-world physical readings. Advanced Field Maintenance: Install, test, and repair water services, meter boxes, and backflow assemblies. Relocate ...
Tulare, CA · On-site
$53K - $65K/yr
Reconcile technical database discrepancies with real-world physical readings. Advanced Field Maintenance: Install, test, and repair water services, meter boxes, and backflow assemblies. Relocate ...
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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.
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Bolivia, NC • On-site
$15/hr
Full-time
Posted 8 days ago