AMI Limited Duration Water Meter Installer
Salary
$23.89 - $32.00 Hourly
Location
Operations Center, OR
Job Type
Limited Duration
Job Number
FY26/27-01182
Department
Public Works
Division
Operations Water System Quality
Opening Date
07/20/2026
Closing Date
8/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The City of Beaverton supplies safe and reliable drinking water to about 70,000 residents within Beaverton City Limits. Take the first step toward a fulfilling career in public utilities by joining the Beaverton Public Works team as a Water Meter Installer (classification: Utility Worker).
Water Meter Installers will install commercial and residential water meters throughout the City of Beaverton as part of the city's Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. Installers also perform maintenance and minor repairs, respond to inquiries about water leaks and billing, and provide other general water system troubleshooting.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone enjoys the variety of a job that's often out in the field, likes interacting with Beaverton residents, finds satisfaction in troubleshooting and problem-solving, and has a good eye for accurate record keeping.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, SEIU-classified position. The position is limited duration, expected to last through December 2028. The schedule will be 4 10-hour days each week, with either Monday or Friday off. This recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill any additional positions in this classification for the next six months.
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton's online portal. You will need to enter your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not replace the requirement to fully complete the application.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
Licensing and special requirements
The city's talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.
Compensation
Wage range: $23.89- $32.00 hourly
Starting pay within the posted range is based on a review of your related work experience, as required by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. We compare the experience shown in your application materials with the qualifications for the position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will start at step one. Applicants whose work history clearly demonstrates additional directly related experience may be placed at a higher step within the range.
To ensure an accurate evaluation, please include all relevant work history in your application, including part-time, volunteer, or other roles that show related experience.
Total compensation package and benefits
In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.
The city pays the full retirement contribution to the Oregon Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.
Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, an employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and bilingual pay premiums.
The City of Beaverton provides a generous benefit package, including excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; and employer-paid PERS retirement. Learn more about your options and employee-based benefits by clicking the link below.
Employee Benefits | Beaverton, OR - Official Website (beavertonoregon.gov)
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What is your highest level of education?
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Do you have a valid drivers license and ability to meet city driving standards?
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Do you possess full professional proficiency to read, write and speak one or more of the citys priority languages (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Japanese, Russian)?
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If you answered yes to the question about languages, which of the City of Beavertons priority languages do you speak, read, and write fluently?
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How many years of experience do you have doing construction or maintenance work?
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Please share why youre interested in this position and how your life, work, and education experiences have prepared you to do this job.
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Employer City of Beaverton
Address 12725 SW Millikan Way
PO Box 4755
Beaverton, Oregon, 97005
Phone 503-526-2200