METER READER 1611

Annual salary ranges (subject to change): $76,546 to $95,108; $78,592 to $97,655; $80,346 to $99,848; $82,538 to $102,541; and $87,215 to $108,367. Candidates are typically appointed at the lower end of the pay range. Confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting an offer.

About the Role

• Work outdoors reading water and electric meters and recording readings using a hand-held computer.
• Report irregularities found in the field.
• Interact tactfully and courteously with customers to address inquiries and complaints regarding service.
• Walk in excess of seven miles daily across hilly and flat terrain.
• Squat and bend approximately 150-250 times per day.
• Climb multiple flights of stairs.
• Carry approximately 15 pounds of equipment throughout the day.
• Lift and slide water meter lids weighing 10 to 25 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Work in all weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat.
• Navigate challenges such as hostile dogs and unfavorable reading conditions (e.g., poor lighting, reading through screens, or using a scope/mirror).
• Memorize various alpha and numeric codes.
• Work overtime, including weekdays and weekends, as scheduled.

Requirements

• One year of full-time paid experience reading and/or servicing meters for a utility; or
• Two years of full-time paid experience providing customer service in the field, conducting deliveries, and responding to service calls for an agency or utility.
• Valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California DMV at the time of appointment.
• Good eyesight to record accurate meter reads.
• Good physical condition to perform the duties of the role.

Applicants will be disqualified if their DMV record reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation within the last 36 months in any state or jurisdiction.

Selection Process

• Examination consists of a weighted multiple-choice test (100% of score).
• Test evaluates competencies such as:
  • Reading comprehension
  • Judgment and decision making
  • Safety focus (Cal-OSHA and DMV standards)
  • Customer service
  • Following written directions
  • Job knowledge (e.g., interpreting meters, converting readings to decimal outputs, map reading)
• Test is administered and proctored online during a single session between September 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026.
• Candidates must complete the test remotely using a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection.
• Only candidates demonstrating a hardship may take the test onsite at a City facility.
• A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.

Reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. Complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 days of submitting your application.