Meter Worker

Meter Worker

Salary

$60,121.00 - $84,876.00 Annually

Location

Water Utilitiy 100 Hubbard Street, Racine, WI

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600055

Department

Water Utility

Division

Water

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Description

We strongly encourage City of Racine residents to apply. Were committed to building a workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. City residents will earn a 4% differential on top of the hourly pay range. Learn more and apply today!

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to install and maintain water meters in the distribution system, test water meters, accurately read and record water meter readings, inspect water service extensions and repairs, investigate irregular water consumption, collect distribution water samples, replace water meters, perform turn-offs of services for repair, and do utility locates.

Starting pay range is $28.90 - $31.45

Essential Duties

• Tests to determine cause of water meter malfunctions. Disassembles, cleans, adjusts, and repairs water meters -both in the meter shop and on customers' premises when practical.

• Changes and retro fits water meters according to meter department procedures.

• Performs home cross connection control and lead service line inspections and records data for same.

• Takes inventory of meter department stock/supplies; organizes and delivers scrap metal to scrap yard. Stocks meter cage with delivered meters and parts.

• Fills tanker trucks and trailers; keeps seasonal water meters, backflow preventer boxes, and wire baskets in orderly placement.

• Reads, collects, and downloads meter data using a hand-held device and laptop computer; Responsible to charge devices overnight and upload all necessary route data.

• Investigates customer complaints, such as high-water consumption, water pressure, and water quality. Investigates potential service line or water main breaks.

• Collects distribution bacteriological and other regulatory-mandated samples, and performs field chlorine and temperature analyses.

• Locates services and mains.

• Installs and removes backflow preventer boxes and hydrant meters.

• Enters confined spaces to test, inspect, or replace meters.

• Works cooperatively with other Utility departments and staff to respond appropriately to emergency situations, or assist on projects in the plant or distribution system.

• Enters data to computerized record files; prepares notifications to customers.

• Adheres to all safety procedures as defined by the Utility work and safety rules.

Qualifications

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

• Strong mechanical skills verifiable by past work experience.
• Skill in analyzing, diagnosing, correcting mechanical failures and defects.
• Skill in using specialized tools and equipment common to maintenance functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma,

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a municipal water utility doing meter or field service work involving water service lateral installations; or 2 years of experience disassembling, adjusting, testing, and/or repairing meters is preferred; or a combination of equivalent experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Valid state-issued motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical training and certification in electro-mechanical technology, automotive maintenance, pipefitting, or plumbing is preferred.

• Wisconsin DNR Waterworks Operator Distribution license certification is desired.

• Cross-Connection Control Device Tester license certification is desired.

• Computer application skills using Microsoft Office and GIS software are a plus.

Supplemental Information

Language and Interpersonal Communication.

• Ability to utilize, interpret, and apply a variety of advisory data and information such as blueprints, line diagrams, meters, gauges, operation and maintenance manuals, charts, and graphs.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with varied and diverse contacts, such as Utility personnel, general public customers, contractors, and regulatory personnel; also effectively correlate customer complaints and disseminate Utility information.
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions both orally and in writing; and perform duties with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships with fellow employees and customers.
• Works effectively with the public as a positive representative of the Water Utility.

Judgement and Situational Reasoning

• Ability to apply rational and ethical judgment, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when dealing with Utility personnel, public customers, contractors, and city representatives.

Physical Demands of the Position

• Must have good dexterity with ability to hand operate tools and instruments, some requiring complex and rapid adjustments in coordination with eye movement.
• Ability to exert strenuous physical effort to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, turning/torqueing valves and apparatus, climbing steps and ladders, and extensive walking.
• Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces.
• Must not have a fear of heights (work off of ladders and scaffolds).
• Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarity or difference between characteristics of color, sound, and odor.

Environmental/Work Conditions

• Ability to work under moderately safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as toxic agents may cause some discomfort and where there is a risk of minor injury.
• Ability to work in year-round Wisconsin outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to work to exposure to loud noises, damp/wet conditions, narrow stairways, low ceilings, cramped and dirty basements, and unpleasant odors.

Equipment Used

• Computers, calculators, telephones, office equipment, electronic instrumentation, personal protective equipment, vehicles (small and large vans), radios, meter reading devices, hand tools, power tools, tripod, hoists, instrumentation, and miscellaneous tools and equipment.
• Software technology used may include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Time Management Software (TMS), Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping; Other software may be applied.

The City of Racine 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.

City Employee Benefits - 2026

• Health Insurance

• 92.5% of the Premium is paid by the City of Racine - either single or family.

• Centivo administers the PPO Plans that are offered. You can chose from two high-deductible health plans and one low-deductible health plan, with two different networks offered.

• CVS Caremark administers our prescription plan

• Payment of $50 per month to employees who waive health coverage

• Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

• A Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) is a tax beneficial savings account that can be used in conjunction with a qualified High - Deductible Health Plan. The funds put into an H.S.A. may be used on future, eligible health care expenses without any taxation. The City makes a prorated, one-time contribution to an employee's Health Savings Account, with the amount of the contribution determined at the time of hire.

• The maximum contribution amounts are determined by the IRS each year.

• Racine Employee Health & Wellness Center

• The Employee Health and Wellness Center run by Ascension Wisconsin is available to you and your dependent(s) if enrolled in the medical insurance

• It provides comprehensive services including clinic visits, health coaching, and preventative exams and health screenings.

• Life Insurance

• City provides one unit equal to your annual earnings

• Employee may buy additional insurance - each unit is equal to your annual earnings.

• Maximum additional life insurance is four units; For a total of five (5) units at the maximum coverage.

• Cost depends on age and annual salary

• Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance is available - maximum coverage is $20,000 for spouse and $10,000 for dependents, cost is $3.20 per month or half for $1.60/month

• Pension

• Wisconsin Retirement System, the contribution rate for 2026 is 14.4% Funded 50% by the City of Racine and 50% by the employee.

• Rates can change per year depending upon what is approved through WRS.

• Vacation

• Less than 4 years of continuous service - 96 hours

• At least 4 years but less than 9 years of continuous service - 136

• At least 9 years but less than 14 years of continuous service - 176

• At least 14 years but less than 21 years of continuous service - 216

• At least 21 years of continuous service - 256

• You may carry over up to 80 hours into the next year.

• During the first calendar year of employment, new employees shall earn vacation on a prorated basis based on the new employee's start date.

• Holidays

• 13 paid holidays, 12 scheduled and 1 floating

• Sick Leave

• Accrues at the rate of 1 day per full month worked.

• Casual Days

• You can earn up to 4 casual days based off the amount of sick time that you have accrued.

• You are also eligible for an additional casual day if you use 16 hours or less of sick time in the preceding year.

• Dental Insurance

• MetLife administers our dental plan with two options available to employees (Basic plan or Advanced plan). Employees pay the premium with a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The City of Racine pays for the Basic Employee premium if you are enrolled in the medical insurance.

• Vision Insurance

• Superior Vision administers our vision plan with one option. Employees pay the premium with a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• Flexible Spending Plans

• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts administered by Health Equity.

• The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS each year.

• Short Term Disability Policy

• Automatically enrolled in a short-term disability insurance policy through MetLife, excludes Water and Wastewater Utility Employees.

• 70% of annual income, up to 13 weeks with a maximum benefit of $2,000 weekly.

• Employee Assistance Program

• The City of Racine offers an employee assistance program through Advocate Aurora.

• Parental Leave

• 320 hours of paid parental leave, if eligible for FMLA. Water and Wastewater Utility employees are eligible for 80 hours.

• Deferred Compensation

• Provided through Nationwide, Security Benefit (RPA/The Standard) or Wisconsin Deferred Comp.

• Supplemental Insurance

• Provided through AFLAC Funded by payroll deduction

• Accident, Hospital & Cancer policies are available

• Tuition Reimbursement

• $4,000 per year, or 80% of the employees total tuition cost, whichever is lower.

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• The Student Loan Repayment Program, administered by Bakertilly Vantagen, helps assist you with the financial burden of the education that you have received. Non City of Racine residents can receive up to $1,200 per year towards student loan repayments, and City of Racine residents can receive up to $2,400 per year towards student loan repayments.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• The PSLF Program promotes full-time public sector employment. Public Employees, may qualify for public service loan forgiveness after making 120 payments toward their student loans while working full-time in public service. This means that nurses, policeman, firefighters, public health, and government employees can be eligible for participation. The Forgiveness Program was designed uniquely to provide relief to those who are doing the best for our communities every day. To find out if you qualify for a forgiveness program call 866-706-5005.

• Wellness Incentive

• Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan who complete the Wellness Incentive requirements are eligible to receive $200, spouses receive $100.

• Fitness Reimbursement

• Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan are eligible for 50% reimbursement of their annual membership fee up to a maximum of $200 per household.

• Reimbursement also includes fitness classes and weight reduction programs.

• City of Racine Residency

• City of Racine employees that are non-represented are eligible for a 4% per hour pay differential if you provide proof that you are City of Racine resident.

• City of Racine residency pay differential rates are different for:

• Racine Police Association - 3% differential rate

• Local 321 Firefighter Union - 3% differential rate

• Transit Union - 2% differential rate

• You can receive additional City contribution into your H.S.A. account if you are a City of Racine Resident. Residency contributions are based on what

• Homebuyer Down payment Assistance Program

• The City of Racine Employee Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $10,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to help you purchase your dream home in the City of Racine - Submission deadline for applications is August 1st, 2026.

• Racine Financial Empowerment Center

• The Racine Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) provides free one-on-one professional financial counseling for all City of Racine employees, and residents of the City of Racine.

Additional information about the City's comprehensive benefits package can be found on the following website; Active Employees - City of Racine - Human Resources Department

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate (PHD)
• None

02

Do you have at least 2 years of experience repairing or installing meters or water services?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of customer service experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more, but less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

04

Do you have a Cross Connection Control Device Testing License?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a strong mechanical background, including plumbing experience?

Required Question

Employer City of Racine

Address 730 Washington Avenue

Room 204

Racine, Wisconsin, 53403

Phone 262-636-9175

Website https://cityofracinewi.gov