Meter Reader / Repairer

Meter Reader / Repairer

Salary

$32,893.65 - $52,629.84 Annually

Location

Public Services Complex, 350-B S. Marine BLVD, Jacksonville, NC

Job Type

Regular - Full Time

Job Number

FY26-00130

Department

Finance Dept

Division

Metering Services

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

6/24/2026 7:30 AM Eastern

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General Definition of Work

A Little About The City: Jacksonville has one of the youngest demographics in the US with a median age of 22.7 and an estimated population of 75-80,000. The City offers a great work/life balance. We are rich in history and deep in pride of our local military as demonstrated at Lejeune Memorial Gardens near Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station. Many of our military return and plant roots here because of the lifestyle and all that the City has to offer. Another reason people stay in Jacksonville...We are a Caring Community as stated in our City seal.

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The Metering Division: The Metering Division of Finance is located at the Public Services Complex in Jacksonville. It is a service department that performs semiskilled work reading and repairing residential and commercial water meters. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Metering Supervisor.

The salary posted is the full salary range for this position. The starting salary is expected to be in the range of $32,893.65 - $42,761.74 depending on qualifications.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Reading and repairing meters; recording consumption; connecting/disconnecting service; preparing and maintaining records. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Reads meters on assigned routes and records consumption.
• Basic computer skills to access emails, timesheets, reading software, etc.
• Ability to use computer programs to download /upload routes in the Legacy system.
• Keeps records of meters read and reports meters not accessible for reading.
• Checks to see that meters are correctly installed and functioning properly, checks for meter defects and leaks.
• Repairs and exchange meters; records change outs.
• Complete work orders in detail; relays information to billing.
• Processes work orders disconnects/reconnects service as needed.
• Obtains special readings as required; delivers door knockers.
• Maintain water meters, ERTs, and all COJ equipment; removes and resets various sizes of meter boxes.
• Sets new meters; changes out meters in field and system, is responsible to lock up meters and devices.
• Maintains records on meter change-outs; keeps inventory of parts, responsible to check out meters for inventory purposes.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• Must be available for standard monthly duty rotation.

Required Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

Must possess an appropriate drivers license that is valid in the State of North Carolina.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the methods and procedures involved in the reading of meters and recording consumption; general knowledge of the geography and street locations of the city; ability to accurately read and compare consumption; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public; ability to walk for continuous periods under varying climatic conditions.

Physical Requirements

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arms length, operation of machines, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and atmospheric conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.

The City of Jacksonville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees. Find out more about the benefits of working with the City.

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Employer City of Jacksonville NC

Address 815 New Bridge Street

PO Box 128

Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28541

Phone 910-938-5386

910-938-5837

Website https://jacksonvillenc.gov/jobs